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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.76, 1,046.20 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.76, 1,046.20 and 350.68 is: 525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.76 : 1,046.20 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.76/1,046.20 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.76x = 1,046.20 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.76x = 366,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,881.42/697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.80

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