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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.34, 959.47 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.34, 959.47 and 396.54 is: 547.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.34 : 959.47 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.34/959.47 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.34x = 959.47 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.34x = 380,473.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,473.01/695.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.17

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