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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.73, 1,043.36 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.73, 1,043.36 and 233.37 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.73 : 1,043.36 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.73/1,043.36 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.73x = 1,043.36 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.73x = 243,488.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,488.92/695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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