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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.06, 1,035.18 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.06, 1,035.18 and 382.08 is: 573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.06 : 1,035.18 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.06/1,035.18 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.06x = 1,035.18 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.06x = 395,521.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,521.57/690.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.17

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