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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.73, 1,042.10 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.73, 1,042.10 and 232.49 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.73 : 1,042.10 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.73/1,042.10 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.73x = 1,042.10 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.73x = 242,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,277.83/694.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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