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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.12, 1,041 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.12, 1,041 and 255.28 is: 382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.12 : 1,041 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.12/1,041 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.12x = 1,041 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.12x = 265,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,746.48/694.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.85

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