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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.30, 1,035.59 and 361.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.30, 1,035.59 and 361.39 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.30 : 1,035.59 = 361.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.30/1,035.59 = 361.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.30x = 1,035.59 × 361.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.30x = 374,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,251.87/690.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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