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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.06, 1,047.23 and 351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.06, 1,047.23 and 351.40 is: 527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.06 : 1,047.23 = 351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.06/1,047.23 = 351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.06x = 1,047.23 × 351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.06x = 367,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,996.62/698.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.17

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