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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.02, 1,045.68 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.02, 1,045.68 and 264.18 is: 396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.02 : 1,045.68 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.02/1,045.68 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.02x = 1,045.68 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.02x = 276,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,247.74/697.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.33

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