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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.21, 1,039.08 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.21, 1,039.08 and 328.23 is: 492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.21 : 1,039.08 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.21/1,039.08 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.21x = 1,039.08 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.21x = 341,057.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,057.23/693.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.00

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