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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.23, 1,046.78 and 351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.23, 1,046.78 and 351.38 is: 526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.23 : 1,046.78 = 351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.23/1,046.78 = 351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.23x = 1,046.78 × 351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.23x = 367,819.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,819.73/698.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.79

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