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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.32, 1,047.48 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.32, 1,047.48 and 373.52 is: 560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.32 : 1,047.48 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.32/1,047.48 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.32x = 1,047.48 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.32x = 391,254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,254.73/698.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.28

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