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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.36, 1,043.58 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.36, 1,043.58 and 330.76 is: 495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.36 : 1,043.58 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.36/1,043.58 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.36x = 1,043.58 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.36x = 345,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,174.52/696.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.68

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