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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.73, 1,046.23 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.73, 1,046.23 and 235.35 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.73 : 1,046.23 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.73/1,046.23 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.73x = 1,046.23 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.73x = 246,230.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,230.23/697.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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