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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.47, 1,047.71 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.47, 1,047.71 and 352.24 is: 528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.47 : 1,047.71 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.47/1,047.71 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.47x = 1,047.71 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.47x = 369,043.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,043.63/698.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.36

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