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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.87, 1,045.44 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.87, 1,045.44 and 350.28 is: 525.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.87 : 1,045.44 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.87/1,045.44 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.87x = 1,045.44 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.87x = 366,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,196.72/696.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.49

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