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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.10, 1,942.63 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.10, 1,942.63 and 358.06 is: 537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.10 : 1,942.63 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.10/1,942.63 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.10x = 1,942.63 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.10x = 695,575.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,575.27/1,295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.08

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