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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.03, 1,042.41 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.03, 1,042.41 and 262.04 is: 393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.03 : 1,042.41 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.03/1,042.41 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.03x = 1,042.41 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.03x = 273,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,153.12/695.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.01

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