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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.06, 1,044.29 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.06, 1,044.29 and 233.91 is: 350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.06 : 1,044.29 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.06/1,044.29 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.06x = 1,044.29 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.06x = 244,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,269.87/696.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.93

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