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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.03, 1,042.70 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.03, 1,042.70 and 232.79 is: 349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.03 : 1,042.70 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.03/1,042.70 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.03x = 1,042.70 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.03x = 242,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,723.76/695.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.23

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