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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.38, 1,038.96 and 327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.38, 1,038.96 and 327.10 is: 490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.38 : 1,038.96 = 327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.38/1,038.96 = 327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.38x = 1,038.96 × 327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.38x = 339,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,843.82/692.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.83

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