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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.52, 1,044.09 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.52, 1,044.09 and 349.20 is: 524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.52 : 1,044.09 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.52/1,044.09 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.52x = 1,044.09 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.52x = 364,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,596.23/695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.21

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