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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.21, 1,038.08 and 326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.21, 1,038.08 and 326.77 is: 490.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.21 : 1,038.08 = 326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.21/1,038.08 = 326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.21x = 1,038.08 × 326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.21x = 339,211.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,211.62/692.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.04

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