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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.00, 1,037.34 and 344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.00, 1,037.34 and 344.69 is: 517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.00 : 1,037.34 = 344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.00/1,037.34 = 344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.00x = 1,037.34 × 344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.00x = 357,559.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,559.43/691.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.45

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