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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.24, 1,043.46 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.24, 1,043.46 and 344.97 is: 517.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.24 : 1,043.46 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.24/1,043.46 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.24x = 1,043.46 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.24x = 359,962.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,962.40/696.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.01

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