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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.59, 1,042.26 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.59, 1,042.26 and 369.96 is: 555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.59 : 1,042.26 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.59/1,042.26 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.59x = 1,042.26 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.59x = 385,594.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,594.51/694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.14

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