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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.58, 1,042.34 and 370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.58, 1,042.34 and 370.17 is: 555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.58 : 1,042.34 = 370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.58/1,042.34 = 370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.58x = 1,042.34 × 370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.58x = 385,841.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,841.15/694.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.51

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