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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.49, 1,037.40 and 366.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.49, 1,037.40 and 366.79 is: 550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.49 : 1,037.40 = 366.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.49/1,037.40 = 366.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.49x = 1,037.40 × 366.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.49x = 380,507.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,507.95/691.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.27

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