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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.24, 1,035.62 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.24, 1,035.62 and 361.76 is: 541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.24 : 1,035.62 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.24/1,035.62 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.24x = 1,035.62 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.24x = 374,645.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,645.89/691.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.99

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