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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.42, 1,047.55 and 351.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.42, 1,047.55 and 351.61 is: 527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.42 : 1,047.55 = 351.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.42/1,047.55 = 351.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.42x = 1,047.55 × 351.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.42x = 368,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,329.93/698.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.38

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