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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.11, 959.25 and 388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.11, 959.25 and 388.12 is: 535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.11 : 959.25 = 388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.11/959.25 = 388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.11x = 959.25 × 388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.11x = 372,304.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,304.11/695.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.60

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