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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.52, 1,044.12 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.52, 1,044.12 and 372.08 is: 556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.52 : 1,044.12 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.52/1,044.12 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.52x = 1,044.12 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.52x = 388,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,496.17/697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.97

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