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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.94, 1,039.53 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.94, 1,039.53 and 368.70 is: 553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.94 : 1,039.53 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.94/1,039.53 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.94x = 1,039.53 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.94x = 383,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,274.71/692.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.11

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