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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.64, 959.94 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.64, 959.94 and 385.14 is: 531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.64 : 959.94 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.64/959.94 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.64x = 959.94 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.64x = 369,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,711.29/695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.47

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