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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.20, 1,042.16 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.20, 1,042.16 and 352.80 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.20 : 1,042.16 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.20/1,042.16 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.20x = 1,042.16 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.20x = 367,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,674.05/695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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