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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.61, 1,046.25 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.61, 1,046.25 and 368.76 is: 552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.61 : 1,046.25 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.61/1,046.25 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.61x = 1,046.25 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.61x = 385,815.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,815.15/698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.26

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