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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.52, 1,048.22 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.52, 1,048.22 and 351.88 is: 527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.52 : 1,048.22 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.52/1,048.22 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.52x = 1,048.22 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.52x = 368,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,843.27/699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.28

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