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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.41, 1,040.52 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.41, 1,040.52 and 368.02 is: 553.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.41 : 1,040.52 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.41/1,040.52 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.41x = 1,040.52 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.41x = 382,932.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,932.17/692.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.04

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