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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.56, 1,034.62 and 366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.56, 1,034.62 and 366.15 is: 548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.56 : 1,034.62 = 366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.56/1,034.62 = 366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.56x = 1,034.62 × 366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.56x = 378,826.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,826.11/690.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.58

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