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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.86, 1,040.06 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.86, 1,040.06 and 328.38 is: 492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.86 : 1,040.06 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.86/1,040.06 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.86x = 1,040.06 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.86x = 341,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,534.90/693.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.22

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