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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.60, 959.88 and 380.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.60, 959.88 and 380.86 is: 525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.60 : 959.88 = 380.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.60/959.88 = 380.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.60x = 959.88 × 380.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.60x = 365,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,582.52/695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.56

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