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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.33, 1,034.52 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.33, 1,034.52 and 382.32 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.33 : 1,034.52 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.33/1,034.52 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.33x = 1,034.52 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.33x = 395,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,517.69/690.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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