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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.33, 1,043.40 and 370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.33, 1,043.40 and 370.70 is: 556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.33 : 1,043.40 = 370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.33/1,043.40 = 370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.33x = 1,043.40 × 370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.33x = 386,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,788.38/695.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.27

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