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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 1,042.71 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696, 1,042.71 and 348.93 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696 : 1,042.71 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696/1,042.71 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696x = 1,042.71 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696x = 363,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,832.80/696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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