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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.87, 1,046.94 and 351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.87, 1,046.94 and 351.28 is: 526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.87 : 1,046.94 = 351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.87/1,046.94 = 351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.87x = 1,046.94 × 351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.87x = 367,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,769.08/697.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.99

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