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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.35, 1,043.03 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.35, 1,043.03 and 208.41 is: 312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.35 : 1,043.03 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.35/1,043.03 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.35x = 1,043.03 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.35x = 217,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,373.32/695.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.61

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