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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.79, 1,044 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.79, 1,044 and 233.69 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.79 : 1,044 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.79/1,044 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.79x = 1,044 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.79x = 243,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,967.14/695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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