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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.37, 1,044.63 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.37, 1,044.63 and 234.13 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.37 : 1,044.63 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.37/1,044.63 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.37x = 1,044.63 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.37x = 244,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,579.22/696.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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