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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.20, 1,046.10 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.20, 1,046.10 and 355.20 is: 532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.20 : 1,046.10 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.20/1,046.10 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.20x = 1,046.10 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.20x = 371,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,574.72/697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.95

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