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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.37, 1,044.89 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.37, 1,044.89 and 350.34 is: 524.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.37 : 1,044.89 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.37/1,044.89 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.37x = 1,044.89 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.37x = 366,065.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,065.01/697.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.93

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