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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.34, 1,042.08 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.34, 1,042.08 and 365.64 is: 548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.34 : 1,042.08 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.34/1,042.08 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.34x = 1,042.08 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.34x = 381,026.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,026.13/694.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.76

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