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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.59, 1,047.96 and 366.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.59, 1,047.96 and 366.01 is: 548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.59 : 1,047.96 = 366.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.59/1,047.96 = 366.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.59x = 1,047.96 × 366.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.59x = 383,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,563.84/699.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.27

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