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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.86, 1,035.26 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.86, 1,035.26 and 344.18 is: 515.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.86 : 1,035.26 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.86/1,035.26 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.86x = 1,035.26 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.86x = 356,315.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,315.79/690.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.76

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