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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.15, 1,044.96 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.15, 1,044.96 and 349.93 is: 524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.15 : 1,044.96 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.15/1,044.96 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.15x = 1,044.96 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.15x = 365,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,662.85/697.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.51

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