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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.43, 1,041.31 and 369.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.43, 1,041.31 and 369.71 is: 554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.43 : 1,041.31 = 369.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.43/1,041.31 = 369.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.43x = 1,041.31 × 369.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.43x = 384,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,982.72/694.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.39

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