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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.16, 1,041.37 and 261.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.16, 1,041.37 and 261.31 is: 392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.16 : 1,041.37 = 261.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.16/1,041.37 = 261.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.16x = 1,041.37 × 261.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.16x = 272,120.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,120.39/694.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.01

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