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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.66, 1,044.30 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.66, 1,044.30 and 349.40 is: 524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.66 : 1,044.30 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.66/1,044.30 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.66x = 1,044.30 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.66x = 364,878.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,878.42/695.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.51

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