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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.56, 1,045.62 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.56, 1,045.62 and 350.76 is: 525.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.56 : 1,045.62 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.56/1,045.62 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.56x = 1,045.62 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.56x = 366,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,761.67/697.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.78

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