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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.50, 1,042.11 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.50, 1,042.11 and 352.50 is: 528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.50 : 1,042.11 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.50/1,042.11 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.50x = 1,042.11 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.50x = 367,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,343.78/694.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.93

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