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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.22, 1,038 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.22, 1,038 and 383.96 is: 575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.22 : 1,038 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.22/1,038 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.22x = 1,038 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.22x = 398,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,550.48/692.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.76

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