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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.31, 1,044.75 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.31, 1,044.75 and 263.50 is: 395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.31 : 1,044.75 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.31/1,044.75 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.31x = 1,044.75 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.31x = 275,291.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,291.63/696.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.36

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