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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.17, 1,042.03 and 278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.17, 1,042.03 and 278.54 is: 417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.17 : 1,042.03 = 278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.17/1,042.03 = 278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.17x = 1,042.03 × 278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.17x = 290,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,247.04/695.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.52

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