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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.29, 1,041.17 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.29, 1,041.17 and 347.43 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.29 : 1,041.17 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.29/1,041.17 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.29x = 1,041.17 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.29x = 361,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,731.96/694.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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