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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.96, 1,036.68 and 366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.96, 1,036.68 and 366.56 is: 549.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.96 : 1,036.68 = 366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.96/1,036.68 = 366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.96x = 1,036.68 × 366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.96x = 380,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,005.42/690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.97

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