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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.78, 1,035.49 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.78, 1,035.49 and 361.83 is: 542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.78 : 1,035.49 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.78/1,035.49 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.78x = 1,035.49 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.78x = 374,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,671.35/690.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.39

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