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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.66, 1,041.30 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.66, 1,041.30 and 347.40 is: 521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.66 : 1,041.30 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.66/1,041.30 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.66x = 1,041.30 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.66x = 361,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,747.62/693.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.51

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