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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697, 1,045.64 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697, 1,045.64 and 372.32 is: 558.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697 : 1,045.64 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697/1,045.64 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697x = 1,045.64 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697x = 389,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,312.68/697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.55

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