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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.27, 1,041.57 and 347.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.27, 1,041.57 and 347.75 is: 521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.27 : 1,041.57 = 347.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.27/1,041.57 = 347.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.27x = 1,041.57 × 347.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.27x = 362,205.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,205.97/694.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.71

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