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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.34, 1,038 and 326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.34, 1,038 and 326.91 is: 490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.34 : 1,038 = 326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.34/1,038 = 326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.34x = 1,038 × 326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.34x = 339,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,332.58/692.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.12

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