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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.06, 1,045.53 and 385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.06, 1,045.53 and 385.31 is: 577.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.06 : 1,045.53 = 385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.06/1,045.53 = 385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.06x = 1,045.53 × 385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.06x = 402,853.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,853.16/697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.93

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