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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.16, 1,039.46 and 346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.16, 1,039.46 and 346.36 is: 519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.16 : 1,039.46 = 346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.16/1,039.46 = 346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.16x = 1,039.46 × 346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.16x = 360,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,027.37/693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.40

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