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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.88, 1,045.50 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.88, 1,045.50 and 372.16 is: 558.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.88 : 1,045.50 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.88/1,045.50 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.88x = 1,045.50 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.88x = 389,093.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,093.28/696.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.34

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