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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.08, 1,044.12 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.08, 1,044.12 and 349.40 is: 524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.08 : 1,044.12 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.08/1,044.12 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.08x = 1,044.12 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.08x = 364,815.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,815.53/696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.10

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