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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.34, 1,039.40 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.34, 1,039.40 and 260.40 is: 390.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.34 : 1,039.40 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.34/1,039.40 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.34x = 1,039.40 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.34x = 270,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,659.76/693.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.37

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