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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.18, 1,042.42 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.18, 1,042.42 and 256.31 is: 384.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.18 : 1,042.42 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.18/1,042.42 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.18x = 1,042.42 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.18x = 267,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,187.07/695.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.34

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