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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.38, 959.64 and 384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.38, 959.64 and 384.88 is: 531.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.38 : 959.64 = 384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.38/959.64 = 384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.38x = 959.64 × 384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.38x = 369,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,341.45/695.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.14

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