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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.24, 1,035.84 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.24, 1,035.84 and 348.48 is: 522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.24 : 1,035.84 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.24/1,035.84 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.24x = 1,035.84 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.24x = 360,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,969.52/690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.96

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