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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.36, 1,042.93 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.36, 1,042.93 and 208.52 is: 312.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.36 : 1,042.93 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.36/1,042.93 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.36x = 1,042.93 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.36x = 217,475.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,475.41/695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.75

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