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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.04, 1,034.65 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.04, 1,034.65 and 342.96 is: 514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.04 : 1,034.65 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.04/1,034.65 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.04x = 1,034.65 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.04x = 354,843.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,843.56/690.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.24

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