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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.59, 1,044.93 and 234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.59, 1,044.93 and 234.33 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.59 : 1,044.93 = 234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.59/1,044.93 = 234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.59x = 1,044.93 × 234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.59x = 244,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,857.28/696.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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