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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.93, 1,042.29 and 232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.93, 1,042.29 and 232.73 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.93 : 1,042.29 = 232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.93/1,042.29 = 232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.93x = 1,042.29 × 232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.93x = 242,574.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,574.76/694.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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