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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.73, 960.23 and 401.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.73, 960.23 and 401.17 is: 553.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.73 : 960.23 = 401.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.73/960.23 = 401.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.73x = 960.23 × 401.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.73x = 385,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,213.46/695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.68

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