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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.59, 1,035.41 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.59, 1,035.41 and 361.32 is: 541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.59 : 1,035.41 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.59/1,035.41 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.59x = 1,035.41 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.59x = 374,112.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,112.53/690.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.73

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