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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.10, 1,045.55 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.10, 1,045.55 and 264.20 is: 396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.10 : 1,045.55 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.10/1,045.55 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.10x = 1,045.55 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.10x = 276,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,227.76/697.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.26

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