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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.38, 1,045.40 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.38, 1,045.40 and 332.07 is: 497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.38 : 1,045.40 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.38/1,045.40 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.38x = 1,045.40 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.38x = 347,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,144.32/697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.78

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