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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.05, 1,036.80 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.05, 1,036.80 and 366.19 is: 549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.05 : 1,036.80 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.05/1,036.80 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.05x = 1,036.80 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.05x = 379,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,663.20/691.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.40

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