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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.17, 1,041.42 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.17, 1,041.42 and 347.69 is: 521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.17 : 1,041.42 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.17/1,041.42 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.17x = 1,041.42 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.17x = 362,095.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,095.23/694.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.62

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