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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.45, 959.71 and 380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.45, 959.71 and 380.72 is: 525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.45 : 959.71 = 380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.45/959.71 = 380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.45x = 959.71 × 380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.45x = 365,380.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,380.79/695.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.39

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