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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.35, 1,038.67 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.35, 1,038.67 and 205.43 is: 308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.35 : 1,038.67 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.35/1,038.67 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.35x = 1,038.67 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.35x = 213,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,368.27/692.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.18

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