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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.26, 1,035.46 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.26, 1,035.46 and 343.53 is: 515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.26 : 1,035.46 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.26/1,035.46 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.26x = 1,035.46 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.26x = 355,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,711.57/690.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.33

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