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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.55, 1,046.42 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.55, 1,046.42 and 235.37 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.55 : 1,046.42 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.55/1,046.42 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.55x = 1,046.42 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.55x = 246,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,298.20/697.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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