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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.62, 959.96 and 385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.62, 959.96 and 385.12 is: 531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.62 : 959.96 = 385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.62/959.96 = 385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.62x = 959.96 × 385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.62x = 369,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,699.80/695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.47

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