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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697, 1,044.20 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697, 1,044.20 and 349.92 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697 : 1,044.20 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697/1,044.20 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697x = 1,044.20 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697x = 365,386.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,386.46/697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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