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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.34, 1,043.10 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.34, 1,043.10 and 370.44 is: 555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.34 : 1,043.10 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.34/1,043.10 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.34x = 1,043.10 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.34x = 386,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,405.96/695.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.71

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