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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.17, 1,034.28 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.17, 1,034.28 and 343.17 is: 514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.17 : 1,034.28 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.17/1,034.28 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.17x = 1,034.28 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.17x = 354,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,933.87/690.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.27

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