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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.09, 1,043.21 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.09, 1,043.21 and 366.39 is: 549.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.09 : 1,043.21 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.09/1,043.21 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.09x = 1,043.21 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.09x = 382,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,219.88/695.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.89

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