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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.37, 959.61 and 380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.37, 959.61 and 380.62 is: 525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.37 : 959.61 = 380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.37/959.61 = 380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.37x = 959.61 × 380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.37x = 365,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,246.76/695.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.26

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