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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.62, 1,042.77 and 366.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.62, 1,042.77 and 366.49 is: 549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.62 : 1,042.77 = 366.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.62/1,042.77 = 366.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.62x = 1,042.77 × 366.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.62x = 382,164.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,164.78/695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.39

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