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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.24, 1,042.38 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.24, 1,042.38 and 262.40 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.24 : 1,042.38 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.24/1,042.38 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.24x = 1,042.38 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.24x = 273,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,520.51/695.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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