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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.71, 1,037.75 and 366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.71, 1,037.75 and 366.63 is: 550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.71 : 1,037.75 = 366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.71/1,037.75 = 366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.71x = 1,037.75 × 366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.71x = 380,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,468.45/691.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.04

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