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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.15, 959.31 and 384.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.15, 959.31 and 384.65 is: 530.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.15 : 959.31 = 384.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.15/959.31 = 384.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.15x = 959.31 × 384.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.15x = 368,993.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,993.79/695.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.82

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