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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.37, 1,040.08 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.37, 1,040.08 and 231.13 is: 346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.37 : 1,040.08 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.37/1,040.08 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.37x = 1,040.08 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.37x = 240,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,393.69/693.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.70

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