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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.42, 1,036.38 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.42, 1,036.38 and 344.04 is: 516.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.42 : 1,036.38 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.42/1,036.38 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.42x = 1,036.38 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.42x = 356,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,556.18/690.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.43

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