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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.02, 1,043.21 and 370.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.02, 1,043.21 and 370.75 is: 556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.02 : 1,043.21 = 370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.02/1,043.21 = 370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.02x = 1,043.21 × 370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.02x = 386,770.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,770.11/695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.49

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