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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.04, 1,034.37 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.04, 1,034.37 and 361.08 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.04 : 1,034.37 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.04/1,034.37 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.04x = 1,034.37 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.04x = 373,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,490.32/690.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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