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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.53, 1,044.11 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.53, 1,044.11 and 349.34 is: 523.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.53 : 1,044.11 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.53/1,044.11 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.53x = 1,044.11 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.53x = 364,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,742.42/696.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.66

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