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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 1,037.21 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 1,037.21 and 366.66 is: 550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 1,037.21 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/1,037.21 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 1,037.21 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 380,301.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,301.59/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.20

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