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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.03, 1,043.73 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.03, 1,043.73 and 233.67 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.03 : 1,043.73 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.03/1,043.73 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.03x = 1,043.73 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.03x = 243,888.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,888.39/696.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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