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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.32, 1,038.99 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.32, 1,038.99 and 327.22 is: 491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.32 : 1,038.99 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.32/1,038.99 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.32x = 1,038.99 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.32x = 339,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,978.31/692.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.07

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