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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.89, 1,044.83 and 234.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.89, 1,044.83 and 234.41 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.89 : 1,044.83 = 234.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.89/1,044.83 = 234.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.89x = 1,044.83 × 234.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.89x = 244,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,913.96/696.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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