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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.83, 1,036.65 and 366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.83, 1,036.65 and 366.20 is: 549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.83 : 1,036.65 = 366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.83/1,036.65 = 366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.83x = 1,036.65 × 366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.83x = 379,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,618.56/690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.51

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