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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.59, 1,045.04 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.59, 1,045.04 and 350.51 is: 525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.59 : 1,045.04 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.59/1,045.04 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.59x = 1,045.04 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.59x = 366,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,295.87/697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.09

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