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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.04, 1,038.88 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.04, 1,038.88 and 364.08 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.04 : 1,038.88 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.04/1,038.88 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.04x = 1,038.88 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.04x = 378,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,235.43/693.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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