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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.17, 1,041.99 and 329.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.17, 1,041.99 and 329.41 is: 493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.17 : 1,041.99 = 329.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.17/1,041.99 = 329.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.17x = 1,041.99 × 329.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.17x = 343,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,241.93/695.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.75

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