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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.40, 1,036.40 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.40, 1,036.40 and 365.60 is: 548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.40 : 1,036.40 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.40/1,036.40 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.40x = 1,036.40 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.40x = 378,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,907.84/690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.82

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