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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.36, 1,041.48 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.36, 1,041.48 and 261.48 is: 392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.36 : 1,041.48 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.36/1,041.48 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.36x = 1,041.48 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.36x = 272,326.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,326.19/694.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.20

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