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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.88, 1,040.08 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.88, 1,040.08 and 328.40 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.88 : 1,040.08 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.88/1,040.08 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.88x = 1,040.08 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.88x = 341,562.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,562.27/693.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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