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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.66, 1,046.36 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.66, 1,046.36 and 264.72 is: 397.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.66 : 1,046.36 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.66/1,046.36 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.66x = 1,046.36 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.66x = 276,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,992.42/697.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.03

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