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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.33, 1,036.38 and 344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.33, 1,036.38 and 344.47 is: 516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.33 : 1,036.38 = 344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.33/1,036.38 = 344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.33x = 1,036.38 × 344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.33x = 357,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,001.82/691.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.40

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