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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.52, 1,037.48 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.52, 1,037.48 and 366.64 is: 550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.52 : 1,037.48 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.52/1,037.48 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.52x = 1,037.48 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.52x = 380,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,381.67/691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.07

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