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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.41, 1,045.94 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.41, 1,045.94 and 210.38 is: 315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.41 : 1,045.94 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.41/1,045.94 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.41x = 1,045.94 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.41x = 220,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,038.58/697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.51

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