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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.02, 1,042.35 and 348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.02, 1,042.35 and 348.10 is: 522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.02 : 1,042.35 = 348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.02/1,042.35 = 348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.02x = 1,042.35 × 348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.02x = 362,842.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,842.04/695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.06

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