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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.67, 1,048.37 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.67, 1,048.37 and 370.59 is: 555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.67 : 1,048.37 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.67/1,048.37 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.67x = 1,048.37 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.67x = 388,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,509.65/699.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.27

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