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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.54, 1,040.04 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.54, 1,040.04 and 368.73 is: 552.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.54 : 1,040.04 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.54/1,040.04 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.54x = 1,040.04 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.54x = 383,493.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,493.95/693.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.95

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