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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.23, 1,046.07 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.23, 1,046.07 and 372.52 is: 558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.23 : 1,046.07 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.23/1,046.07 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.23x = 1,046.07 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.23x = 389,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,683.30/697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.90

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