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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.22, 1,043.01 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.22, 1,043.01 and 370.50 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.22 : 1,043.01 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.22/1,043.01 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.22x = 1,043.01 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.22x = 386,435.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,435.21/695.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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