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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.91, 1,040.55 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.91, 1,040.55 and 368.69 is: 552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.91 : 1,040.55 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.91/1,040.55 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.91x = 1,040.55 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.91x = 383,633.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,633.79/694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.06

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