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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.02, 1,040.44 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.02, 1,040.44 and 385.02 is: 578.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.02 : 1,040.44 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.02/1,040.44 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.02x = 1,040.44 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.02x = 400,590.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,590.21/693.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.04

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