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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.73, 1,045.45 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.73, 1,045.45 and 350.72 is: 525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.73 : 1,045.45 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.73/1,045.45 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.73x = 1,045.45 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.73x = 366,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,655.44/697.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.50

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