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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.42, 1,041.74 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.42, 1,041.74 and 347.76 is: 521.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.42 : 1,041.74 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.42/1,041.74 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.42x = 1,041.74 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.42x = 362,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,275.50/694.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.70

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