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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.59, 1,043.49 and 233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.59, 1,043.49 and 233.26 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.59 : 1,043.49 = 233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.59/1,043.49 = 233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.59x = 1,043.49 × 233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.59x = 243,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,404.48/695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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