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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.32, 1,042.89 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.32, 1,042.89 and 370.42 is: 555.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.32 : 1,042.89 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.32/1,042.89 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.32x = 1,042.89 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.32x = 386,307.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,307.31/695.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.58

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