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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.58, 1,038.92 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.58, 1,038.92 and 253.86 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.58 : 1,038.92 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.58/1,038.92 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.58x = 1,038.92 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.58x = 263,740.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,740.23/692.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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