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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.00, 1,046.90 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.00, 1,046.90 and 235.76 is: 353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.00 : 1,046.90 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.00/1,046.90 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.00x = 1,046.90 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.00x = 246,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,812.50/698.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.60

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