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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.18, 1,044.27 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.18, 1,044.27 and 209.18 is: 313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.18 : 1,044.27 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.18/1,044.27 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.18x = 1,044.27 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.18x = 218,440.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,440.40/696.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.77

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