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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.68, 1,041.90 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.68, 1,041.90 and 232.44 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.68 : 1,041.90 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.68/1,041.90 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.68x = 1,041.90 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.68x = 242,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,179.24/694.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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