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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 1,037.81 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 1,037.81 and 382.73 is: 575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 1,037.81 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/1,037.81 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 1,037.81 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 397,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,196.79/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.38

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