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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.31, 1,046.73 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.31, 1,046.73 and 253.28 is: 379.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.31 : 1,046.73 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.31/1,046.73 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.31x = 1,046.73 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.31x = 265,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,115.77/698.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.65

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