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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.50, 1,046.40 and 235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.50, 1,046.40 and 235.29 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.50 : 1,046.40 = 235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.50/1,046.40 = 235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.50x = 1,046.40 × 235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.50x = 246,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,207.46/697.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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