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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.86, 1,036.44 and 366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.86, 1,036.44 and 366.45 is: 549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.86 : 1,036.44 = 366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.86/1,036.44 = 366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.86x = 1,036.44 × 366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.86x = 379,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,803.44/690.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.76

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