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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.85, 1,042.54 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.85, 1,042.54 and 370.04 is: 555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.85 : 1,042.54 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.85/1,042.54 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.85x = 1,042.54 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.85x = 385,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,775.36/694.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.20

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