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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.12, 1,039.44 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.12, 1,039.44 and 359.52 is: 539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.12 : 1,039.44 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.12/1,039.44 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.12x = 1,039.44 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.12x = 373,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,699.47/693.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.16

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