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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.39, 1,045.42 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.39, 1,045.42 and 258.54 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.39 : 1,045.42 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.39/1,045.42 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.39x = 1,045.42 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.39x = 270,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,282.89/697.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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