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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.38, 1,046.52 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.38, 1,046.52 and 368.62 is: 553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.38 : 1,046.52 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.38/1,046.52 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.38x = 1,046.52 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.38x = 385,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,768.20/697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.17

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