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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.24, 1,037.34 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.24, 1,037.34 and 349.48 is: 524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.24 : 1,037.34 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.24/1,037.34 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.24x = 1,037.34 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.24x = 362,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,529.58/691.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.46

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