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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.28, 1,042.38 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.28, 1,042.38 and 382.44 is: 573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.28 : 1,042.38 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.28/1,042.38 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.28x = 1,042.38 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.28x = 398,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,647.81/695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.36

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