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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.48, 1,046.40 and 350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.48, 1,046.40 and 350.39 is: 525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.48 : 1,046.40 = 350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.48/1,046.40 = 350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.48x = 1,046.40 × 350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.48x = 366,651.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,651.37/697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.68

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