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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.28, 1,047.44 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.28, 1,047.44 and 265.40 is: 398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.28 : 1,047.44 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.28/1,047.44 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.28x = 1,047.44 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.28x = 277,990.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,990.58/698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.11

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