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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.26, 1,042.91 and 344.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.26, 1,042.91 and 344.17 is: 516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.26 : 1,042.91 = 344.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.26/1,042.91 = 344.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.26x = 1,042.91 × 344.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.26x = 358,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,938.33/695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.26

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