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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.14, 959.28 and 384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.14, 959.28 and 384.64 is: 530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.14 : 959.28 = 384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.14/959.28 = 384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.14x = 959.28 × 384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.14x = 368,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,977.46/695.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.80

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