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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.29, 959.46 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.29, 959.46 and 380.49 is: 525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.29 : 959.46 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.29/959.46 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.29x = 959.46 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.29x = 365,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,069.96/695.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.06

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