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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.26, 1,038.03 and 326.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.26, 1,038.03 and 326.95 is: 490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.26 : 1,038.03 = 326.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.26/1,038.03 = 326.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.26x = 1,038.03 × 326.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.26x = 339,380.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,380.09/692.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.25

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