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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.52, 1,038.52 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.52, 1,038.52 and 326.68 is: 489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.52 : 1,038.52 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.52/1,038.52 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.52x = 1,038.52 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.52x = 339,263.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,263.71/692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.90

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