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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.30, 1,039.80 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.30, 1,039.80 and 346.52 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.30 : 1,039.80 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.30/1,039.80 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.30x = 1,039.80 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.30x = 360,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,311.50/693.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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