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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.70, 960.14 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.70, 960.14 and 401 is: 553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.70 : 960.14 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.70/960.14 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.70x = 960.14 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.70x = 385,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,016.14/695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.42

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