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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.02, 1,045.96 and 350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.02, 1,045.96 and 350.38 is: 525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.02 : 1,045.96 = 350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.02/1,045.96 = 350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.02x = 1,045.96 × 350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.02x = 366,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,479.98/698.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.03

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