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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.06, 1,039.47 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.06, 1,039.47 and 346.32 is: 518.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.06 : 1,039.47 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.06/1,039.47 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.06x = 1,039.47 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.06x = 359,989.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,989.25/694.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.67

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