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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.12, 959.26 and 380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.12, 959.26 and 380.38 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.12 : 959.26 = 380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.12/959.26 = 380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.12x = 959.26 × 380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.12x = 364,876.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,876.62/695.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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