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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.05, 959.17 and 380.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.05, 959.17 and 380.31 is: 524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.05 : 959.17 = 380.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.05/959.17 = 380.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.05x = 959.17 × 380.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.05x = 364,783.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,783.25/695.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.83

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