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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.13, 1,033.83 and 342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.13, 1,033.83 and 342.41 is: 512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.13 : 1,033.83 = 342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.13/1,033.83 = 342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.13x = 1,033.83 × 342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.13x = 353,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,993.73/690.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.94

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