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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.66, 1,048.70 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.66, 1,048.70 and 352.44 is: 528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.66 : 1,048.70 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.66/1,048.70 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.66x = 1,048.70 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.66x = 369,603.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,603.83/699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.26

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