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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.42, 1,036.17 and 382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.42, 1,036.17 and 382.49 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.42 : 1,036.17 = 382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.42/1,036.17 = 382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.42x = 1,036.17 × 382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.42x = 396,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,319.48/690.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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