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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.44, 1,042.80 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.44, 1,042.80 and 370.72 is: 555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.44 : 1,042.80 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.44/1,042.80 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.44x = 1,042.80 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.44x = 386,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,586.82/695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.89

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