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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.15, 1,043.03 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.15, 1,043.03 and 370.44 is: 555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.15 : 1,043.03 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.15/1,043.03 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.15x = 1,043.03 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.15x = 386,380.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,380.03/695.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.82

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