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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.42, 1,041.89 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.42, 1,041.89 and 329.27 is: 494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.42 : 1,041.89 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.42/1,041.89 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.42x = 1,041.89 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.42x = 343,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,063.12/694.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.03

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