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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.15, 959.28 and 396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.15, 959.28 and 396.33 is: 546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.15 : 959.28 = 396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.15/959.28 = 396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.15x = 959.28 × 396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.15x = 380,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,186.36/695.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.91

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