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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.72, 1,043.73 and 257.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.72, 1,043.73 and 257.00 is: 385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.72 : 1,043.73 = 257.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.72/1,043.73 = 257.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.72x = 1,043.73 × 257.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.72x = 268,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,233.39/695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.55

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