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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.09, 1,043.04 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.09, 1,043.04 and 256.64 is: 385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.09 : 1,043.04 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.09/1,043.04 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.09x = 1,043.04 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.09x = 267,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,691.16/695.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.12

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