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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.24, 1,034.62 and 343.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.24, 1,034.62 and 343.84 is: 515.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.24 : 1,034.62 = 343.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.24/1,034.62 = 343.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.24x = 1,034.62 × 343.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.24x = 355,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,736.85/690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.38

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