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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.31, 959.51 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.31, 959.51 and 380.56 is: 525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.31 : 959.51 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.31/959.51 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.31x = 959.51 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.31x = 365,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,149.22/695.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.16

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