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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.70, 1,036.05 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.70, 1,036.05 and 344.46 is: 516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.70 : 1,036.05 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.70/1,036.05 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.70x = 1,036.05 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.70x = 356,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,877.78/690.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.69

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