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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.02, 1,038.84 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.02, 1,038.84 and 368.02 is: 552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.02 : 1,038.84 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.02/1,038.84 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.02x = 1,038.84 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.02x = 382,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,313.90/692.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.46

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