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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.98, 1,041.27 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.98, 1,041.27 and 365.43 is: 547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.98 : 1,041.27 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.98/1,041.27 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.98x = 1,041.27 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.98x = 380,510.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,510.03/694.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.51

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