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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.36, 1,045.32 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.36, 1,045.32 and 264.16 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.36 : 1,045.32 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.36/1,045.32 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.36x = 1,045.32 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.36x = 276,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,131.73/697.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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