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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.67, 1,045.40 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.67, 1,045.40 and 368.60 is: 552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.67 : 1,045.40 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.67/1,045.40 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.67x = 1,045.40 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.67x = 385,327.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,327.37/697.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.31

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