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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.41, 959.69 and 380.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.41, 959.69 and 380.66 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.41 : 959.69 = 380.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.41/959.69 = 380.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.41x = 959.69 × 380.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.41x = 365,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,310.80/695.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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