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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.96, 1,046.58 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.96, 1,046.58 and 235.59 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.96 : 1,046.58 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.96/1,046.58 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.96x = 1,046.58 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.96x = 246,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,563.78/697.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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