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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.49, 959.79 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.49, 959.79 and 380.76 is: 525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.49 : 959.79 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.49/959.79 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.49x = 959.79 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.49x = 365,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,449.64/695.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.46

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