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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.30, 1,040.27 and 327.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.30, 1,040.27 and 327.89 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.30 : 1,040.27 = 327.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.30/1,040.27 = 327.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.30x = 1,040.27 × 327.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.30x = 341,094.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,094.13/693.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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