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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.49, 1,035.87 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.49, 1,035.87 and 366.22 is: 549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.49 : 1,035.87 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.49/1,035.87 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.49x = 1,035.87 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.49x = 379,356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,356.31/690.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.40

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