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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.73, 1,040.36 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.73, 1,040.36 and 231.37 is: 346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.73 : 1,040.36 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.73/1,040.36 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.73x = 1,040.36 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.73x = 240,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,705.64/693.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.98

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