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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.83, 1,038.06 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.83, 1,038.06 and 367.13 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.83 : 1,038.06 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.83/1,038.06 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.83x = 1,038.06 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.83x = 381,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,097.78/691.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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