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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.44, 1,041.30 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.44, 1,041.30 and 369.72 is: 554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.44 : 1,041.30 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.44/1,041.30 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.44x = 1,041.30 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.44x = 384,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,989.44/694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.39

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