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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.99, 1,042.38 and 349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.99, 1,042.38 and 349.58 is: 523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.99 : 1,042.38 = 349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.99/1,042.38 = 349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.99x = 1,042.38 × 349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.99x = 364,389.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,389.99/695.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.56

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