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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.95, 1,037.93 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.95, 1,037.93 and 367.47 is: 551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.95 : 1,037.93 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.95/1,037.93 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.95x = 1,037.93 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.95x = 381,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,406.30/691.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.21

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