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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.06, 1,039.41 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.06, 1,039.41 and 385.08 is: 577.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.06 : 1,039.41 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.06/1,039.41 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.06x = 1,039.41 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.06x = 400,256.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,256.00/693.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.52

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