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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.92, 1,041.96 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.92, 1,041.96 and 366.16 is: 548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.92 : 1,041.96 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.92/1,041.96 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.92x = 1,041.96 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.92x = 381,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,524.07/695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.23

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