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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.13, 1,038 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.13, 1,038 and 367.32 is: 550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.13 : 1,038 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.13/1,038 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.13x = 1,038 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.13x = 381,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,278.16/692.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.88

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