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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.35, 1,043.31 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.35, 1,043.31 and 366.80 is: 549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.35 : 1,043.31 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.35/1,043.31 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.35x = 1,043.31 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.35x = 382,680.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,680.89/696.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.56

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