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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.60, 1,038.72 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.60, 1,038.72 and 368.76 is: 552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.60 : 1,038.72 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.60/1,038.72 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.60x = 1,038.72 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.60x = 383,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,038.39/693.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.25

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