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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697, 1,045.66 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697, 1,045.66 and 372.28 is: 558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697 : 1,045.66 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697/1,045.66 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697x = 1,045.66 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697x = 389,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,278.30/697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.51

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