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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.18, 1,040.94 and 369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.18, 1,040.94 and 369.46 is: 554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.18 : 1,040.94 = 369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.18/1,040.94 = 369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.18x = 1,040.94 × 369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.18x = 384,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,585.69/694.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.01

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