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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.58, 1,046.84 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.58, 1,046.84 and 373.18 is: 560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.58 : 1,046.84 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.58/1,046.84 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.58x = 1,046.84 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.58x = 390,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,659.75/697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.02

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