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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.67, 1,042.30 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.67, 1,042.30 and 366.12 is: 548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.67 : 1,042.30 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.67/1,042.30 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.67x = 1,042.30 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.67x = 381,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,606.88/695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.55

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