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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.13, 1,038.32 and 253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.13, 1,038.32 and 253.43 is: 380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.13 : 1,038.32 = 253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.13/1,038.32 = 253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.13x = 1,038.32 × 253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.13x = 263,134.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,134.98/692.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.18

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