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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.83, 1,038.15 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.83, 1,038.15 and 367.20 is: 551.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.83 : 1,038.15 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.83/1,038.15 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.83x = 1,038.15 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.83x = 381,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,208.68/691.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.01

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