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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.83, 1,035.99 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.83, 1,035.99 and 366.48 is: 548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.83 : 1,035.99 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.83/1,035.99 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.83x = 1,035.99 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.83x = 379,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,669.62/691.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.79

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