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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.07, 1,041.96 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.07, 1,041.96 and 256.02 is: 383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.07 : 1,041.96 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.07/1,041.96 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.07x = 1,041.96 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.07x = 266,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,762.60/695.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.79

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