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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.43, 1,038.31 and 367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.43, 1,038.31 and 367.71 is: 551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.43 : 1,038.31 = 367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.43/1,038.31 = 367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.43x = 1,038.31 × 367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.43x = 381,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,796.97/692.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.39

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