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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.16, 1,035.70 and 366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.16, 1,035.70 and 366.20 is: 548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.16 : 1,035.70 = 366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.16/1,035.70 = 366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.16x = 1,035.70 × 366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.16x = 379,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,273.34/691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.75

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