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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.90, 1,043.50 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.90, 1,043.50 and 233.52 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.90 : 1,043.50 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.90/1,043.50 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.90x = 1,043.50 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.90x = 243,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,678.12/695.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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