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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.16, 1,042.02 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.16, 1,042.02 and 329.52 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.16 : 1,042.02 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.16/1,042.02 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.16x = 1,042.02 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.16x = 343,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,362.52/695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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