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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.60, 1,048.04 and 351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.60, 1,048.04 and 351.66 is: 527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.60 : 1,048.04 = 351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.60/1,048.04 = 351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.60x = 1,048.04 × 351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.60x = 368,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,553.75/698.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.56

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