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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.67, 960.03 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.67, 960.03 and 401.04 is: 553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.67 : 960.03 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.67/960.03 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.67x = 960.03 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.67x = 385,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,010.43/695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.44

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