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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.06, 1,036.65 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.06, 1,036.65 and 366.42 is: 549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.06 : 1,036.65 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.06/1,036.65 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.06x = 1,036.65 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.06x = 379,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,849.29/691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.66

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