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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.78, 1,034.95 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.78, 1,034.95 and 365.43 is: 547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.78 : 1,034.95 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.78/1,034.95 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.78x = 1,034.95 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.78x = 378,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,201.78/690.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.50

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