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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.36, 1,047.79 and 369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.36, 1,047.79 and 369.31 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.36 : 1,047.79 = 369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.36/1,047.79 = 369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.36x = 1,047.79 × 369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.36x = 386,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,957.05/698.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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