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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.13, 1,042.62 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.13, 1,042.62 and 232.76 is: 349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.13 : 1,042.62 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.13/1,042.62 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.13x = 1,042.62 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.13x = 242,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,675.02/695.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.11

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