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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.42, 1,036.36 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.42, 1,036.36 and 361.86 is: 542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.42 : 1,036.36 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.42/1,036.36 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.42x = 1,036.36 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.42x = 375,017.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,017.23/691.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.39

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