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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.43, 1,042.81 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.43, 1,042.81 and 370.71 is: 555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.43 : 1,042.81 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.43/1,042.81 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.43x = 1,042.81 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.43x = 386,580.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,580.10/695.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.89

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