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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.69, 1,046.46 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.69, 1,046.46 and 368.50 is: 552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.69 : 1,046.46 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.69/1,046.46 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.69x = 1,046.46 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.69x = 385,616.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,616.51/697.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.70

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