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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.44, 1,045.92 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.44, 1,045.92 and 368.16 is: 552.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.44 : 1,045.92 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.44/1,045.92 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.44x = 1,045.92 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.44x = 385,065.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,065.91/697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.11

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