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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.50, 1,036.11 and 343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.50, 1,036.11 and 343.73 is: 515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.50 : 1,036.11 = 343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.50/1,036.11 = 343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.50x = 1,036.11 × 343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.50x = 356,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,142.09/690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.77

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