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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.00, 1,045.65 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.00, 1,045.65 and 234.76 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.00 : 1,045.65 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.00/1,045.65 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.00x = 1,045.65 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.00x = 245,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,480.00/697.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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