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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.55, 959.85 and 380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.55, 959.85 and 380.80 is: 525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.55 : 959.85 = 380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.55/959.85 = 380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.55x = 959.85 × 380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.55x = 365,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,512.08/695.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.50

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