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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.04, 959.39 and 415.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.04, 959.39 and 415.37 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.04 : 959.39 = 415.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.04/959.39 = 415.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.04x = 959.39 × 415.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.04x = 398,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,494.95/695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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