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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.22, 1,039.56 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.22, 1,039.56 and 368.38 is: 552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.22 : 1,039.56 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.22/1,039.56 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.22x = 1,039.56 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.22x = 382,953.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,953.11/693.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.43

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