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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.79, 1,043.70 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.79, 1,043.70 and 233.58 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.79 : 1,043.70 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.79/1,043.70 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.79x = 1,043.70 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.79x = 243,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,787.45/695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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