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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.35, 1,044.09 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.35, 1,044.09 and 263.54 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.35 : 1,044.09 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.35/1,044.09 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.35x = 1,044.09 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.35x = 275,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,159.48/696.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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