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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.98, 1,042.34 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.98, 1,042.34 and 370.31 is: 555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.98 : 1,042.34 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.98/1,042.34 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.98x = 1,042.34 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.98x = 385,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,981.86/694.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.39

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