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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.08, 1,042.10 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.08, 1,042.10 and 329.44 is: 493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.08 : 1,042.10 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.08/1,042.10 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.08x = 1,042.10 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.08x = 343,309.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,309.42/695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.91

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