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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.77, 1,045.07 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.77, 1,045.07 and 350.04 is: 525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.77 : 1,045.07 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.77/1,045.07 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.77x = 1,045.07 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.77x = 365,816.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,816.30/696.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.02

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