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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.76, 960.16 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.76, 960.16 and 385.28 is: 531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.76 : 960.16 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.76/960.16 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.76x = 960.16 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.76x = 369,930.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,930.44/695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.69

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