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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.69, 1,044.64 and 367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.69, 1,044.64 and 367.28 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.69 : 1,044.64 = 367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.69/1,044.64 = 367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.69x = 1,044.64 × 367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.69x = 383,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,675.38/696.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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