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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.04, 1,042.32 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.04, 1,042.32 and 348.24 is: 522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.04 : 1,042.32 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.04/1,042.32 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.04x = 1,042.32 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.04x = 362,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,977.52/695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.24

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