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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 1,040.36 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.92, 1,040.36 and 328.34 is: 492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.92 : 1,040.36 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.92/1,040.36 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.92x = 1,040.36 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.92x = 341,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,591.80/693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.26

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