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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.16, 1,041.24 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.16, 1,041.24 and 328.88 is: 493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.16 : 1,041.24 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.16/1,041.24 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.16x = 1,041.24 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.16x = 342,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,443.01/694.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.32

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