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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.23, 1,038.29 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.23, 1,038.29 and 327.24 is: 490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.23 : 1,038.29 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.23/1,038.29 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.23x = 1,038.29 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.23x = 339,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,768.38/693.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.13

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