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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.73, 1,043.61 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.73, 1,043.61 and 233.49 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.73 : 1,043.61 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.73/1,043.61 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.73x = 1,043.61 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.73x = 243,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,672.50/695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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