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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.05, 1,040.73 and 369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.05, 1,040.73 and 369.73 is: 553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.05 : 1,040.73 = 369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.05/1,040.73 = 369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.05x = 1,040.73 × 369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.05x = 384,789.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,789.10/695.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.61

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