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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.60, 1,033.74 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.60, 1,033.74 and 365.52 is: 547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.60 : 1,033.74 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.60/1,033.74 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.60x = 1,033.74 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.60x = 377,852.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,852.64/690.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.14

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