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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.34, 1,037.96 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.34, 1,037.96 and 358.02 is: 537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.34 : 1,037.96 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.34/1,037.96 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.34x = 1,037.96 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.34x = 371,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,610.44/691.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.52

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