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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.38, 1,046.27 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.38, 1,046.27 and 264.57 is: 396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.38 : 1,046.27 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.38/1,046.27 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.38x = 1,046.27 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.38x = 276,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,810.33/697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.93

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