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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.30, 1,044.15 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.30, 1,044.15 and 371.30 is: 557.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.30 : 1,044.15 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.30/1,044.15 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.30x = 1,044.15 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.30x = 387,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,692.90/695.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.59

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