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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.49, 1,038.84 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.49, 1,038.84 and 346.02 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.49 : 1,038.84 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.49/1,038.84 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.49x = 1,038.84 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.49x = 359,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,459.42/692.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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