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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.12, 1,045.18 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.12, 1,045.18 and 258.16 is: 387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.12 : 1,045.18 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.12/1,045.18 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.12x = 1,045.18 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.12x = 269,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,823.67/697.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.05

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