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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.43, 1,047.10 and 368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.43, 1,047.10 and 368.94 is: 553.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.43 : 1,047.10 = 368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.43/1,047.10 = 368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.43x = 1,047.10 × 368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.43x = 386,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,317.07/698.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.12

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