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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.16, 1,042.14 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.16, 1,042.14 and 343.68 is: 515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.16 : 1,042.14 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.16/1,042.14 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.16x = 1,042.14 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.16x = 358,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,162.68/695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.22

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