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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.83, 1,043.97 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.83, 1,043.97 and 233.82 is: 350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.83 : 1,043.97 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.83/1,043.97 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.83x = 1,043.97 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.83x = 244,101.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,101.07/695.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.81

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