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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.20, 1,043.16 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.20, 1,043.16 and 330 is: 495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.20 : 1,043.16 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.20/1,043.16 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.20x = 1,043.16 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.20x = 344,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,242.80/695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.17

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