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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.83, 1,044.32 and 349.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.83, 1,044.32 and 349.53 is: 523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.83 : 1,044.32 = 349.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.83/1,044.32 = 349.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.83x = 1,044.32 × 349.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.83x = 365,019.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,019.42/696.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.83

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