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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.84, 1,042.97 and 349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.84, 1,042.97 and 349.46 is: 523.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.84 : 1,042.97 = 349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.84/1,042.97 = 349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.84x = 1,042.97 × 349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.84x = 364,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,469.33/695.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.79

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