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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.45, 1,043.70 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.45, 1,043.70 and 257.12 is: 385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.45 : 1,043.70 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.45/1,043.70 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.45x = 1,043.70 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.45x = 268,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,350.93/695.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.87

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