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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.70, 1,042.30 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.70, 1,042.30 and 348.02 is: 522.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.70 : 1,042.30 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.70/1,042.30 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.70x = 1,042.30 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.70x = 362,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,741.25/694.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.16

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