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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.80, 1,047.58 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.80, 1,047.58 and 351.68 is: 527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.80 : 1,047.58 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.80/1,047.58 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.80x = 1,047.58 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.80x = 368,412.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,412.93/698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.21

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