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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.81, 1,043.72 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.81, 1,043.72 and 233.51 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.81 : 1,043.72 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.81/1,043.72 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.81x = 1,043.72 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.81x = 243,714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,714.42/695.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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