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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.52, 1,045.94 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.52, 1,045.94 and 258.46 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.52 : 1,045.94 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.52/1,045.94 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.52x = 1,045.94 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.52x = 270,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,333.65/697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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