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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.27, 1,044.54 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.27, 1,044.54 and 372 is: 558.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.27 : 1,044.54 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.27/1,044.54 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.27x = 1,044.54 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.27x = 388,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,568.88/696.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.07

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