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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 1,035.42 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 1,035.42 and 366.12 is: 548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 1,035.42 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/1,035.42 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 1,035.42 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 379,087.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,087.97/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.83

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