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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.28, 959.58 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.28, 959.58 and 396.63 is: 547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.28 : 959.58 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.28/959.58 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.28x = 959.58 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.28x = 380,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,598.22/695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.40

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