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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.66, 1,044.71 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.66, 1,044.71 and 371.97 is: 557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.66 : 1,044.71 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.66/1,044.71 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.66x = 1,044.71 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.66x = 388,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,598.92/696.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.80

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