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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.16, 1,034.20 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.16, 1,034.20 and 365.20 is: 547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.16 : 1,034.20 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.16/1,034.20 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.16x = 1,034.20 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.16x = 377,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,689.84/690.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.25

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