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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 1,035.20 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 1,035.20 and 366.24 is: 548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 1,035.20 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/1,035.20 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 1,035.20 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 379,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,131.65/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.89

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