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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.91, 1,042.88 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.91, 1,042.88 and 232.92 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.91 : 1,042.88 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.91/1,042.88 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.91x = 1,042.88 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.91x = 242,906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,906.45/694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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