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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.21, 959.31 and 415.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.21, 959.31 and 415.38 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.21 : 959.31 = 415.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.21/959.31 = 415.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.21x = 959.31 × 415.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.21x = 398,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,478.19/695.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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