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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.41, 1,039.02 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.41, 1,039.02 and 367.02 is: 551.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.41 : 1,039.02 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.41/1,039.02 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.41x = 1,039.02 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.41x = 381,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,341.12/691.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.54

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