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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.17, 1,029.37 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.17, 1,029.37 and 339.52 is: 509.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.17 : 1,029.37 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.17/1,029.37 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.17x = 1,029.37 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.17x = 349,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,488.43/686.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.33

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