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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.50, 1,042.02 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.50, 1,042.02 and 370.08 is: 555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.50 : 1,042.02 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.50/1,042.02 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.50x = 1,042.02 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.50x = 385,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,630.76/694.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.26

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