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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.72, 1,038.16 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.72, 1,038.16 and 367.84 is: 551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.72 : 1,038.16 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.72/1,038.16 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.72x = 1,038.16 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.72x = 381,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,876.77/692.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.27

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