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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.33, 1,046.00 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.33, 1,046.00 and 210.40 is: 315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.33 : 1,046.00 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.33/1,046.00 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.33x = 1,046.00 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.33x = 220,075.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,075.13/697.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.60

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