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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.27, 1,042.65 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.27, 1,042.65 and 256.38 is: 384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.27 : 1,042.65 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.27/1,042.65 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.27x = 1,042.65 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.27x = 267,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,314.61/695.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.48

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