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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.24, 1,046.18 and 355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.24, 1,046.18 and 355.48 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.24 : 1,046.18 = 355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.24/1,046.18 = 355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.24x = 1,046.18 × 355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.24x = 371,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,896.07/697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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