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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.24, 1,045.76 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.24, 1,045.76 and 235.32 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.24 : 1,045.76 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.24/1,045.76 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.24x = 1,045.76 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.24x = 246,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,088.24/697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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