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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.27, 1,040.07 and 346.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.27, 1,040.07 and 346.75 is: 520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.27 : 1,040.07 = 346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.27/1,040.07 = 346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.27x = 1,040.07 × 346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.27x = 360,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,644.27/693.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.21

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