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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.16, 1,042.80 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.16, 1,042.80 and 262.32 is: 393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.16 : 1,042.80 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.16/1,042.80 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.16x = 1,042.80 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.16x = 273,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,547.30/695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.50

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