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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.17, 1,046.57 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.17, 1,046.57 and 350.98 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.17 : 1,046.57 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.17/1,046.57 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.17x = 1,046.57 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.17x = 367,328.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,328.63/698.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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