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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.54, 1,042.05 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.54, 1,042.05 and 232.52 is: 348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.54 : 1,042.05 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.54/1,042.05 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.54x = 1,042.05 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.54x = 242,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,297.47/694.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.86

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