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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.13, 1,036.04 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.13, 1,036.04 and 366.51 is: 548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.13 : 1,036.04 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.13/1,036.04 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.13x = 1,036.04 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.13x = 379,717.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,717.19/692.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.62

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