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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.83, 1,046.01 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.83, 1,046.01 and 235.17 is: 352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.83 : 1,046.01 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.83/1,046.01 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.83x = 1,046.01 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.83x = 245,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,990.17/697.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.51

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