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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.68, 1,036.18 and 365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.68, 1,036.18 and 365.98 is: 549.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.68 : 1,036.18 = 365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.68/1,036.18 = 365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.68x = 1,036.18 × 365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.68x = 379,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,215.98/690.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.05

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