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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.52, 1,046.16 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.52, 1,046.16 and 264.56 is: 396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.52 : 1,046.16 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.52/1,046.16 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.52x = 1,046.16 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.52x = 276,772.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,772.09/697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.79

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