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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.16, 1,042.37 and 386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.16, 1,042.37 and 386.55 is: 579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.16 : 1,042.37 = 386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.16/1,042.37 = 386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.16x = 1,042.37 × 386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.16x = 402,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,928.12/695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.62

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