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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.26, 1,038.53 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.26, 1,038.53 and 367.54 is: 551.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.26 : 1,038.53 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.26/1,038.53 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.26x = 1,038.53 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.26x = 381,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,701.32/692.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.38

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