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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.29, 1,040.42 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.29, 1,040.42 and 385.38 is: 578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.29 : 1,040.42 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.29/1,040.42 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.29x = 1,040.42 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.29x = 400,955.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,955.13/693.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.34

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