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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695, 1,043.10 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695, 1,043.10 and 361.68 is: 542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695 : 1,043.10 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695/1,043.10 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695x = 1,043.10 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695x = 377,268.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,268.41/695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.83

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