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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.22, 1,046.01 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.22, 1,046.01 and 372.50 is: 558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.22 : 1,046.01 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.22/1,046.01 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.22x = 1,046.01 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.22x = 389,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,638.73/697.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.85

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