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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.31, 959.53 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.31, 959.53 and 380.58 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.31 : 959.53 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.31/959.53 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.31x = 959.53 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.31x = 365,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,171.23/695.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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