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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.38, 1,047.33 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.38, 1,047.33 and 351.83 is: 527.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.38 : 1,047.33 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.38/1,047.33 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.38x = 1,047.33 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.38x = 368,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,484.73/698.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.63

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