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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.41, 1,045.47 and 372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.41, 1,045.47 and 372.45 is: 558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.41 : 1,045.47 = 372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.41/1,045.47 = 372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.41x = 1,045.47 × 372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.41x = 389,385.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,385.30/697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.33

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