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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.18, 1,041.47 and 347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.18, 1,041.47 and 347.50 is: 521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.18 : 1,041.47 = 347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.18/1,041.47 = 347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.18x = 1,041.47 × 347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.18x = 361,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,910.83/694.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.35

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