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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 1,037.88 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 1,037.88 and 367.20 is: 551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 1,037.88 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/1,037.88 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 1,037.88 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 381,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,109.54/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.37

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