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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.21, 1,038.88 and 384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.21, 1,038.88 and 384.40 is: 576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.21 : 1,038.88 = 384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.21/1,038.88 = 384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.21x = 1,038.88 × 384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.21x = 399,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,339.25/693.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.07

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