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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.76, 1,040.62 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.76, 1,040.62 and 237.76 is: 356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.76 : 1,040.62 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.76/1,040.62 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.76x = 1,040.62 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.76x = 247,417.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,417.81/693.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.63

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