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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.55, 1,039.64 and 368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.55, 1,039.64 and 368.55 is: 553.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.55 : 1,039.64 = 368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.55/1,039.64 = 368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.55x = 1,039.64 × 368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.55x = 383,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,157.48/692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.26

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