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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.73, 1,045.06 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.73, 1,045.06 and 234.52 is: 351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.73 : 1,045.06 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.73/1,045.06 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.73x = 1,045.06 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.73x = 245,087.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,087.47/696.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.77

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