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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.49, 1,038.90 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.49, 1,038.90 and 367.79 is: 551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.49 : 1,038.90 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.49/1,038.90 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.49x = 1,038.90 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.49x = 382,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,091.84/692.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.77

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