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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.18, 1,038.97 and 346.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.18, 1,038.97 and 346.75 is: 519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.18 : 1,038.97 = 346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.18/1,038.97 = 346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.18x = 1,038.97 × 346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.18x = 360,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,262.85/693.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.72

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