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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.44, 1,039.24 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.44, 1,039.24 and 368.04 is: 552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.44 : 1,039.24 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.44/1,039.24 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.44x = 1,039.24 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.44x = 382,481.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,481.89/692.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.37

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