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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.37, 1,046.18 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.37, 1,046.18 and 350.68 is: 525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.37 : 1,046.18 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.37/1,046.18 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.37x = 1,046.18 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.37x = 366,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,874.40/698.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.33

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