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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.68, 1,036.13 and 344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.68, 1,036.13 and 344.03 is: 516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.68 : 1,036.13 = 344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.68/1,036.13 = 344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.68x = 1,036.13 × 344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.68x = 356,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,452.90/690.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.09

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