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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.88, 1,040.95 and 365.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.88, 1,040.95 and 365.33 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.88 : 1,040.95 = 365.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.88/1,040.95 = 365.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.88x = 1,040.95 × 365.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.88x = 380,283.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,283.23/694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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