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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.38, 1,041.49 and 328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.38, 1,041.49 and 328.93 is: 493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.38 : 1,041.49 = 328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.38/1,041.49 = 328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.38x = 1,041.49 × 328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.38x = 342,577.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,577.31/694.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.36

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