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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.16, 959.35 and 380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.16, 959.35 and 380.40 is: 524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.16 : 959.35 = 380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.16/959.35 = 380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.16x = 959.35 × 380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.16x = 364,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,938.67/695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.97

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