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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.74, 1,044.35 and 349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.74, 1,044.35 and 349.24 is: 523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.74 : 1,044.35 = 349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.74/1,044.35 = 349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.74x = 1,044.35 × 349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.74x = 364,728.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,728.79/696.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.48

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