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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.04, 1,041.90 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.04, 1,041.90 and 370.60 is: 554.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.04 : 1,041.90 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.04/1,041.90 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.04x = 1,041.90 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.04x = 386,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,128.14/696.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.75

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