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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.61, 960.18 and 400.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.61, 960.18 and 400.99 is: 553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.61 : 960.18 = 400.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.61/960.18 = 400.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.61x = 960.18 × 400.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.61x = 385,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,022.58/695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.50

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