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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.52, 1,046.32 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.52, 1,046.32 and 265.04 is: 397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.52 : 1,046.32 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.52/1,046.32 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.52x = 1,046.32 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.52x = 277,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,316.65/697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.58

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