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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695, 1,042.58 and 232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695, 1,042.58 and 232.84 is: 349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695 : 1,042.58 = 232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695/1,042.58 = 232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695x = 1,042.58 × 232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695x = 242,754.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,754.33/695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.29

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