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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.35, 1,044.71 and 350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.35, 1,044.71 and 350.27 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.35 : 1,044.71 = 350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.35/1,044.71 = 350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.35x = 1,044.71 × 350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.35x = 365,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,930.57/697.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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