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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.35, 1,045.38 and 264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.35, 1,045.38 and 264.81 is: 396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.35 : 1,045.38 = 264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.35/1,045.38 = 264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.35x = 1,045.38 × 264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.35x = 276,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,827.08/697.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.97

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