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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.16, 1,042.68 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.16, 1,042.68 and 370.72 is: 555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.16 : 1,042.68 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.16/1,042.68 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.16x = 1,042.68 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.16x = 386,542.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,542.33/696.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.25

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