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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.52, 1,044 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.52, 1,044 and 371.16 is: 557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.52 : 1,044 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.52/1,044 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.52x = 1,044 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.52x = 387,491.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,491.04/695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.12

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