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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.30, 1,042.80 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.30, 1,042.80 and 348.52 is: 522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.30 : 1,042.80 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.30/1,042.80 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.30x = 1,042.80 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.30x = 363,436.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,436.66/695.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.70

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