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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.81, 1,046.63 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.81, 1,046.63 and 235.58 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.81 : 1,046.63 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.81/1,046.63 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.81x = 1,046.63 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.81x = 246,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,565.10/697.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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