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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.46, 1,039.38 and 368.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.46, 1,039.38 and 368.65 is: 552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.46 : 1,039.38 = 368.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.46/1,039.38 = 368.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.46x = 1,039.38 × 368.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.46x = 383,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,167.44/693.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.54

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