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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.36, 1,046.14 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.36, 1,046.14 and 350.66 is: 525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.36 : 1,046.14 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.36/1,046.14 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.36x = 1,046.14 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.36x = 366,841.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,841.19/698.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.29

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