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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.74, 1,038.63 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.74, 1,038.63 and 350.50 is: 525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.74 : 1,038.63 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.74/1,038.63 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.74x = 1,038.63 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.74x = 364,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,039.82/692.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.51

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