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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.72, 1,044.64 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.72, 1,044.64 and 349.96 is: 524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.72 : 1,044.64 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.72/1,044.64 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.72x = 1,044.64 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.72x = 365,582.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,582.21/696.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.72

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