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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.23, 1,038.45 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.23, 1,038.45 and 247.46 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.23 : 1,038.45 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.23/1,038.45 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.23x = 1,038.45 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.23x = 256,977.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,977.43/692.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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