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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.31, 1,037.09 and 325.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.31, 1,037.09 and 325.99 is: 488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.31 : 1,037.09 = 325.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.31/1,037.09 = 325.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.31x = 1,037.09 × 325.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.31x = 338,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,083.08/692.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.34

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