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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.32, 1,042.11 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.32, 1,042.11 and 369.96 is: 555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.32 : 1,042.11 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.32/1,042.11 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.32x = 1,042.11 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.32x = 385,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,539.02/694.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.28

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