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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.88, 1,038.72 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.88, 1,038.72 and 327.48 is: 490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.88 : 1,038.72 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.88/1,038.72 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.88x = 1,038.72 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.88x = 340,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,160.03/692.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.94

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