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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.39, 1,042.27 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.39, 1,042.27 and 232.74 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.39 : 1,042.27 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.39/1,042.27 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.39x = 1,042.27 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.39x = 242,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,577.34/695.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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