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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.11, 1,036.23 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.11, 1,036.23 and 366.30 is: 549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.11 : 1,036.23 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.11/1,036.23 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.11x = 1,036.23 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.11x = 379,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,571.05/691.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.22

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