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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.65, 1,042.65 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.65, 1,042.65 and 348.88 is: 522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.65 : 1,042.65 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.65/1,042.65 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.65x = 1,042.65 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.65x = 363,759.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,759.73/695.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.91

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