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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.32, 1,042.44 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.32, 1,042.44 and 329.92 is: 494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.32 : 1,042.44 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.32/1,042.44 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.32x = 1,042.44 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.32x = 343,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,921.80/695.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.62

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