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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.29, 1,045.91 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.29, 1,045.91 and 235.06 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.29 : 1,045.91 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.29/1,045.91 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.29x = 1,045.91 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.29x = 245,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,851.60/697.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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