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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.58, 1,042.82 and 330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.58, 1,042.82 and 330.81 is: 495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.58 : 1,042.82 = 330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.58/1,042.82 = 330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.58x = 1,042.82 × 330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.58x = 344,975.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,975.28/695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.95

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