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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.15, 1,034.97 and 365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.15, 1,034.97 and 365.34 is: 547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.15 : 1,034.97 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.15/1,034.97 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.15x = 1,034.97 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.15x = 378,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,115.94/690.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.88

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