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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.89, 1,046.33 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.89, 1,046.33 and 235.41 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.89 : 1,046.33 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.89/1,046.33 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.89x = 1,046.33 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.89x = 246,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,316.55/697.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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