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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 1,034.80 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 1,034.80 and 382.32 is: 573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 1,034.80 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/1,034.80 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 1,034.80 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 395,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,623.78/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.10

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