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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 1,041.11 and 328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.92, 1,041.11 and 328.67 is: 493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.92 : 1,041.11 = 328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.92/1,041.11 = 328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.92x = 1,041.11 × 328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.92x = 342,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,177.24/693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.11

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