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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.93, 1,043.96 and 257.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.93, 1,043.96 and 257.29 is: 385.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.93 : 1,043.96 = 257.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.93/1,043.96 = 257.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.93x = 1,043.96 × 257.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.93x = 268,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,603.89/695.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.97

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