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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.56, 1,039.38 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.56, 1,039.38 and 351.16 is: 526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.56 : 1,039.38 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.56/1,039.38 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.56x = 1,039.38 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.56x = 364,988.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,988.68/693.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.25

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