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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.43, 1,039.81 and 368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.43, 1,039.81 and 368.71 is: 552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.43 : 1,039.81 = 368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.43/1,039.81 = 368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.43x = 1,039.81 × 368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.43x = 383,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,388.35/693.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.89

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