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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.40, 1,042.87 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.40, 1,042.87 and 233.06 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.40 : 1,042.87 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.40/1,042.87 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.40x = 1,042.87 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.40x = 243,051.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,051.28/695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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