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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.30, 1,036.28 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.30, 1,036.28 and 379.52 is: 568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.30 : 1,036.28 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.30/1,036.28 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.30x = 1,036.28 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.30x = 393,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,287.09/692.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.09

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