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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.96, 1,043.48 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.96, 1,043.48 and 257 is: 385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.96 : 1,043.48 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.96/1,043.48 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.96x = 1,043.48 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.96x = 268,174.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,174.36/695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.33

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