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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.38, 1,038.59 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.38, 1,038.59 and 327.44 is: 491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.38 : 1,038.59 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.38/1,038.59 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.38x = 1,038.59 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.38x = 340,078.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,078.10/692.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.17

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