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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.72, 1,045.26 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.72, 1,045.26 and 372 is: 558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.72 : 1,045.26 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.72/1,045.26 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.72x = 1,045.26 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.72x = 388,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,836.72/696.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.10

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