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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.31, 1,038.15 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.31, 1,038.15 and 281.10 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.31 : 1,038.15 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.31/1,038.15 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.31x = 1,038.15 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.31x = 291,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,823.97/692.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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