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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.64, 1,040.24 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.64, 1,040.24 and 368.82 is: 553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.64 : 1,040.24 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.64/1,040.24 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.64x = 1,040.24 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.64x = 383,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,661.32/693.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.11

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