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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.64, 1,038.65 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.64, 1,038.65 and 367.94 is: 551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.64 : 1,038.65 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.64/1,038.65 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.64x = 1,038.65 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.64x = 382,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,153.85/692.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.74

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