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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 1,038.06 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 1,038.06 and 367.23 is: 550.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 1,038.06 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/1,038.06 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 1,038.06 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 381,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,206.77/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.94

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