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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.25, 959.46 and 380.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.25, 959.46 and 380.53 is: 525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.25 : 959.46 = 380.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.25/959.46 = 380.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.25x = 959.46 × 380.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.25x = 365,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,103.31/695.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.14

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