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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.09, 1,044.18 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.09, 1,044.18 and 233.83 is: 350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.09 : 1,044.18 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.09/1,044.18 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.09x = 1,044.18 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.09x = 244,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,160.02/696.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.76

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