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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.37, 1,040.19 and 346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.37, 1,040.19 and 346.78 is: 520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.37 : 1,040.19 = 346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.37/1,040.19 = 346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.37x = 1,040.19 × 346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.37x = 360,717.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,717.09/693.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.24

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