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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.28, 1,042.35 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.28, 1,042.35 and 348.20 is: 522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.28 : 1,042.35 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.28/1,042.35 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.28x = 1,042.35 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.28x = 362,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,941.06/695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.01

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