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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.03, 1,041.02 and 231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.03, 1,041.02 and 231.62 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.03 : 1,041.02 = 231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.03/1,041.02 = 231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.03x = 1,041.02 × 231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.03x = 241,121.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,121.05/694.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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