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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.29, 1,036.01 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.29, 1,036.01 and 361.60 is: 542.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.29 : 1,036.01 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.29/1,036.01 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.29x = 1,036.01 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.29x = 374,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,614.23/690.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.69

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