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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.89, 1,042.07 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.89, 1,042.07 and 365.73 is: 548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.89 : 1,042.07 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.89/1,042.07 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.89x = 1,042.07 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.89x = 381,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,110.52/694.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.45

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