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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.36, 1,040.49 and 368.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.36, 1,040.49 and 368.95 is: 553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.36 : 1,040.49 = 368.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.36/1,040.49 = 368.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.36x = 1,040.49 × 368.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.36x = 383,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,888.79/693.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.66

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