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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.37, 1,044.69 and 349.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.37, 1,044.69 and 349.78 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.37 : 1,044.69 = 349.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.37/1,044.69 = 349.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.37x = 1,044.69 × 349.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.37x = 365,411.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,411.67/696.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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