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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.58, 1,042.75 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.58, 1,042.75 and 370.63 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.58 : 1,042.75 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.58/1,042.75 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.58x = 1,042.75 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.58x = 386,474.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,474.43/695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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