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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.36, 959.61 and 380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.36, 959.61 and 380.63 is: 525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.36 : 959.61 = 380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.36/959.61 = 380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.36x = 959.61 × 380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.36x = 365,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,251.56/695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.27

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