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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.37, 1,046.18 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.37, 1,046.18 and 373.10 is: 559.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.37 : 1,046.18 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.37/1,046.18 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.37x = 1,046.18 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.37x = 390,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,325.46/697.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.71

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