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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.72, 1,039.92 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.72, 1,039.92 and 369.12 is: 553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.72 : 1,039.92 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.72/1,039.92 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.72x = 1,039.92 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.72x = 383,855.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,855.27/693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.33

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