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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.80, 1,048.08 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.80, 1,048.08 and 352.04 is: 527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.80 : 1,048.08 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.80/1,048.08 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.80x = 1,048.08 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.80x = 368,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,966.08/699.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.25

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