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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.15, 1,044.53 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.15, 1,044.53 and 371.44 is: 557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.15 : 1,044.53 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.15/1,044.53 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.15x = 1,044.53 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.15x = 387,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,980.22/696.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.32

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