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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.14, 959.24 and 396.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.14, 959.24 and 396.35 is: 546.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.14 : 959.24 = 396.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.14/959.24 = 396.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.14x = 959.24 × 396.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.14x = 380,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,189.98/695.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.93

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