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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.17, 1,044.65 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.17, 1,044.65 and 368.10 is: 551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.17 : 1,044.65 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.17/1,044.65 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.17x = 1,044.65 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.17x = 384,529.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,529.91/697.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.56

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