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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.55, 1,044.22 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.55, 1,044.22 and 349.40 is: 523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.55 : 1,044.22 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.55/1,044.22 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.55x = 1,044.22 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.55x = 364,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,850.47/696.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.80

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