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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.38, 1,045.89 and 350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.38, 1,045.89 and 350.93 is: 526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.38 : 1,045.89 = 350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.38/1,045.89 = 350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.38x = 1,045.89 × 350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.38x = 367,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,034.18/697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.30

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