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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.80, 1,041.03 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.80, 1,041.03 and 328.38 is: 492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.80 : 1,041.03 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.80/1,041.03 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.80x = 1,041.03 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.80x = 341,853.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,853.43/693.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.73

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