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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 1,047.51 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 1,047.51 and 373.50 is: 560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 1,047.51 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/1,047.51 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 1,047.51 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 391,244.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,244.99/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.35

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