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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.18, 1,041.38 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.18, 1,041.38 and 347.52 is: 521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.18 : 1,041.38 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.18/1,041.38 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.18x = 1,041.38 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.18x = 361,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,900.38/694.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.34

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