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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.17, 1,037.61 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.17, 1,037.61 and 363.04 is: 544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.17 : 1,037.61 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.17/1,037.61 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.17x = 1,037.61 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.17x = 376,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,691.34/692.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.22

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