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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.36, 1,044.90 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.36, 1,044.90 and 368.28 is: 551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.36 : 1,044.90 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.36/1,044.90 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.36x = 1,044.90 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.36x = 384,810.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,810.55/697.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.81

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