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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.27, 1,046.36 and 264.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.27, 1,046.36 and 264.43 is: 396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.27 : 1,046.36 = 264.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.27/1,046.36 = 264.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.27x = 1,046.36 × 264.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.27x = 276,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,687.65/697.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.82

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