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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.94, 1,041.33 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.94, 1,041.33 and 328.77 is: 493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.94 : 1,041.33 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.94/1,041.33 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.94x = 1,041.33 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.94x = 342,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,358.06/693.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.35

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