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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.21, 1,038.76 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.21, 1,038.76 and 367.80 is: 551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.21 : 1,038.76 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.21/1,038.76 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.21x = 1,038.76 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.21x = 382,055.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,055.01/692.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.94

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