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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.54, 959.83 and 380.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.54, 959.83 and 380.81 is: 525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.54 : 959.83 = 380.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.54/959.83 = 380.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.54x = 959.83 × 380.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.54x = 365,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,512.86/695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.51

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