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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.48, 1,049.36 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.48, 1,049.36 and 353.07 is: 529.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.48 : 1,049.36 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.48/1,049.36 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.48x = 1,049.36 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.48x = 370,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,495.77/699.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.67

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