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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.62, 959.94 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.62, 959.94 and 380.88 is: 525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.62 : 959.94 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.62/959.94 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.62x = 959.94 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.62x = 365,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,618.10/695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.60

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