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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.52, 959.79 and 380.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.52, 959.79 and 380.79 is: 525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.52 : 959.79 = 380.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.52/959.79 = 380.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.52x = 959.79 × 380.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.52x = 365,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,478.43/695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.48

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