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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.94, 1,044.62 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.94, 1,044.62 and 349.94 is: 524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.94 : 1,044.62 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.94/1,044.62 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.94x = 1,044.62 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.94x = 365,554.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,554.32/696.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.51

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