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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.21, 1,039.58 and 327.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.21, 1,039.58 and 327.77 is: 491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.21 : 1,039.58 = 327.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.21/1,039.58 = 327.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.21x = 1,039.58 × 327.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.21x = 340,743.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,743.14/693.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.54

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