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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.56, 959.87 and 380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.56, 959.87 and 380.82 is: 525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.56 : 959.87 = 380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.56/959.87 = 380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.56x = 959.87 × 380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.56x = 365,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,539.62/695.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.53

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