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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.06, 1,039.65 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.06, 1,039.65 and 368.42 is: 552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.06 : 1,039.65 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.06/1,039.65 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.06x = 1,039.65 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.06x = 383,027.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,027.85/693.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.66

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