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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.52, 1,039.59 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.52, 1,039.59 and 368.52 is: 553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.52 : 1,039.59 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.52/1,039.59 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.52x = 1,039.59 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.52x = 383,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,109.71/692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.21

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