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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.61, 1,043.41 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.61, 1,043.41 and 257.18 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.61 : 1,043.41 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.61/1,043.41 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.61x = 1,043.41 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.61x = 268,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,344.18/695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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