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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.15, 1,041.53 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.15, 1,041.53 and 369.44 is: 554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.15 : 1,041.53 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.15/1,041.53 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.15x = 1,041.53 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.15x = 384,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,782.84/694.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.32

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