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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.17, 1,041.61 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.17, 1,041.61 and 348.15 is: 521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.17 : 1,041.61 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.17/1,041.61 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.17x = 1,041.61 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.17x = 362,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,636.52/695.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.65

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