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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.89, 1,037.79 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.89, 1,037.79 and 367.44 is: 551.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.89 : 1,037.79 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.89/1,037.79 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.89x = 1,037.79 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.89x = 381,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,325.56/691.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.14

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