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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.72, 1,044.38 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.72, 1,044.38 and 263.76 is: 395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.72 : 1,044.38 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.72/1,044.38 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.72x = 1,044.38 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.72x = 275,465.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,465.67/696.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.37

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