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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.67, 959.94 and 385.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.67, 959.94 and 385.17 is: 531.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.67 : 959.94 = 385.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.67/959.94 = 385.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.67x = 959.94 × 385.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.67x = 369,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,740.09/695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.49

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