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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.38, 1,043.38 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.38, 1,043.38 and 262.44 is: 393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.38 : 1,043.38 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.38/1,043.38 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.38x = 1,043.38 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.38x = 273,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,824.65/695.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.78

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