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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.32, 1,042.68 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.32, 1,042.68 and 330.04 is: 494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.32 : 1,042.68 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.32/1,042.68 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.32x = 1,042.68 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.32x = 344,126.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,126.11/695.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.92

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