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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.52, 1,040.20 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.52, 1,040.20 and 346.76 is: 520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.52 : 1,040.20 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.52/1,040.20 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.52x = 1,040.20 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.52x = 360,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,699.75/693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.10

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