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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.54, 1,042.58 and 329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.54, 1,042.58 and 329.89 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.54 : 1,042.58 = 329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.54/1,042.58 = 329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.54x = 1,042.58 × 329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.54x = 343,936.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,936.72/695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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