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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.72, 1,045.28 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.72, 1,045.28 and 349.64 is: 524.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.72 : 1,045.28 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.72/1,045.28 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.72x = 1,045.28 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.72x = 365,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,464.72/696.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.55

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