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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.21, 1,046.22 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.21, 1,046.22 and 264.40 is: 396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.21 : 1,046.22 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.21/1,046.22 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.21x = 1,046.22 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.21x = 276,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,620.57/697.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.75

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