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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.58, 1,047.10 and 351.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.58, 1,047.10 and 351.69 is: 527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.58 : 1,047.10 = 351.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.58/1,047.10 = 351.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.58x = 1,047.10 × 351.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.58x = 368,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,253.72/698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.15

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