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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.43, 1,047.87 and 351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.43, 1,047.87 and 351.58 is: 527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.43 : 1,047.87 = 351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.43/1,047.87 = 351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.43x = 1,047.87 × 351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.43x = 368,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,412.75/698.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.49

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