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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.16, 1,045.80 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.16, 1,045.80 and 264.32 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.16 : 1,045.80 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.16/1,045.80 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.16x = 1,045.80 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.16x = 276,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,425.86/697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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