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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.64, 1,044.98 and 234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.64, 1,044.98 and 234.47 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.64 : 1,044.98 = 234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.64/1,044.98 = 234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.64x = 1,044.98 × 234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.64x = 245,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,016.46/696.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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