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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.20, 1,038.30 and 326.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.20, 1,038.30 and 326.89 is: 490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.20 : 1,038.30 = 326.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.20/1,038.30 = 326.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.20x = 1,038.30 × 326.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.20x = 339,409.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,409.89/692.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.34

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