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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.18, 1,039.44 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.18, 1,039.44 and 368.46 is: 552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.18 : 1,039.44 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.18/1,039.44 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.18x = 1,039.44 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.18x = 382,992.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,992.06/693.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.51

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