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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.27, 1,038.38 and 281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.27, 1,038.38 and 281.42 is: 422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.27 : 1,038.38 = 281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.27/1,038.38 = 281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.27x = 1,038.38 × 281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.27x = 292,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,216.07/692.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.11

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