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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.72, 1,040.92 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.72, 1,040.92 and 368.24 is: 553.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.72 : 1,040.92 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.72/1,040.92 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.72x = 1,040.92 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.72x = 383,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,308.38/692.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.34

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