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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.40, 1,045.74 and 350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.40, 1,045.74 and 350.36 is: 525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.40 : 1,045.74 = 350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.40/1,045.74 = 350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.40x = 1,045.74 × 350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.40x = 366,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,385.47/697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.36

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