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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.96, 1,043.66 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.96, 1,043.66 and 349.20 is: 523.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.96 : 1,043.66 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.96/1,043.66 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.96x = 1,043.66 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.96x = 364,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,446.07/695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.66

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