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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.23, 1,042.88 and 208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.23, 1,042.88 and 208.27 is: 312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.23 : 1,042.88 = 208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.23/1,042.88 = 208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.23x = 1,042.88 × 208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.23x = 217,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,200.88/695.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.41

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