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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.56, 1,037.88 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.56, 1,037.88 and 350.16 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.56 : 1,037.88 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.56/1,037.88 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.56x = 1,037.88 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.56x = 363,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,424.06/692.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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