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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.38, 1,041.47 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.38, 1,041.47 and 261.44 is: 392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.38 : 1,041.47 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.38/1,041.47 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.38x = 1,041.47 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.38x = 272,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,281.92/694.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.12

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