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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.67, 1,037.20 and 366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.67, 1,037.20 and 366.97 is: 550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.67 : 1,037.20 = 366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.67/1,037.20 = 366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.67x = 1,037.20 × 366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.67x = 380,614.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,614.26/691.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.28

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