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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.14, 1,042.98 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.14, 1,042.98 and 329.74 is: 494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.14 : 1,042.98 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.14/1,042.98 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.14x = 1,042.98 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.14x = 343,912.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,912.23/695.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.74

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