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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.60, 1,041.22 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.60, 1,041.22 and 370.52 is: 554.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.60 : 1,041.22 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.60/1,041.22 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.60x = 1,041.22 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.60x = 385,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,792.83/695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.62

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