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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.28, 1,034.40 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.28, 1,034.40 and 365.04 is: 547.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.28 : 1,034.40 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.28/1,034.40 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.28x = 1,034.40 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.28x = 377,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,597.38/689.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.81

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