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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.78, 1,044.60 and 349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.78, 1,044.60 and 349.70 is: 524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.78 : 1,044.60 = 349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.78/1,044.60 = 349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.78x = 1,044.60 × 349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.78x = 365,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,291.40/696.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.26

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