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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.28, 959.43 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.28, 959.43 and 384.78 is: 530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.28 : 959.43 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.28/959.43 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.28x = 959.43 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.28x = 369,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,169.48/695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.97

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