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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.42, 1,046.37 and 372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.42, 1,046.37 and 372.57 is: 558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.42 : 1,046.37 = 372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.42/1,046.37 = 372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.42x = 1,046.37 × 372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.42x = 389,846.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,846.07/697.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.98

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