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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.76, 960.14 and 385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.76, 960.14 and 385.24 is: 531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.76 : 960.14 = 385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.76/960.14 = 385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.76x = 960.14 × 385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.76x = 369,884.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,884.33/695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.63

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