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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.81, 1,037.78 and 367.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.81, 1,037.78 and 367.17 is: 550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.81 : 1,037.78 = 367.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.81/1,037.78 = 367.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.81x = 1,037.78 × 367.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.81x = 381,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,039.85/691.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.79

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