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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.20, 1,042.36 and 370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.20, 1,042.36 and 370.48 is: 555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.20 : 1,042.36 = 370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.20/1,042.36 = 370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.20x = 1,042.36 × 370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.20x = 386,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,173.53/695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.49

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