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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.67, 1,043.98 and 371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.67, 1,043.98 and 371.27 is: 557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.67 : 1,043.98 = 371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.67/1,043.98 = 371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.67x = 1,043.98 × 371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.67x = 387,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,592.31/695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.15

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