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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691, 1,036.62 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691, 1,036.62 and 349 is: 523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691 : 1,036.62 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691/1,036.62 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691x = 1,036.62 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691x = 361,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,780.38/691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.56

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