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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.60, 1,046.40 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.60, 1,046.40 and 235.38 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.60 : 1,046.40 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.60/1,046.40 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.60x = 1,046.40 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.60x = 246,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,301.63/697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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