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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.57, 1,046.26 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.57, 1,046.26 and 235.23 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.57 : 1,046.26 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.57/1,046.26 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.57x = 1,046.26 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.57x = 246,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,111.74/697.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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