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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.71, 1,035.86 and 365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.71, 1,035.86 and 365.90 is: 548.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.71 : 1,035.86 = 365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.71/1,035.86 = 365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.71x = 1,035.86 × 365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.71x = 379,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,024.68/690.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.74

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