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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.61, 1,049.59 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.61, 1,049.59 and 352.08 is: 528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.61 : 1,049.59 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.61/1,049.59 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.61x = 1,049.59 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.61x = 369,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,539.65/699.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.21

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