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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.42, 1,043.24 and 348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.42, 1,043.24 and 348.77 is: 523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.42 : 1,043.24 = 348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.42/1,043.24 = 348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.42x = 1,043.24 × 348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.42x = 363,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,850.81/695.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.21

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