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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.21, 1,036.86 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.21, 1,036.86 and 366.40 is: 549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.21 : 1,036.86 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.21/1,036.86 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.21x = 1,036.86 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.21x = 379,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,905.50/691.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.62

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