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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.59, 1,041.37 and 232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.59, 1,041.37 and 232.10 is: 347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.59 : 1,041.37 = 232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.59/1,041.37 = 232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.59x = 1,041.37 × 232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.59x = 241,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,695.61/694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.97

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