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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.32, 1,038.29 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.32, 1,038.29 and 363.65 is: 544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.32 : 1,038.29 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.32/1,038.29 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.32x = 1,038.29 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.32x = 377,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,567.15/693.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.58

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