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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.35, 1,042.23 and 329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.35, 1,042.23 and 329.62 is: 494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.35 : 1,042.23 = 329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.35/1,042.23 = 329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.35x = 1,042.23 × 329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.35x = 343,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,539.85/695.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.05

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