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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.17, 1,045.63 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.17, 1,045.63 and 234.91 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.17 : 1,045.63 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.17/1,045.63 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.17x = 1,045.63 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.17x = 245,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,625.74/697.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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