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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.52, 1,043.40 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.52, 1,043.40 and 370.80 is: 556.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.52 : 1,043.40 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.52/1,043.40 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.52x = 1,043.40 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.52x = 386,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,892.72/695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.26

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