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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.78, 960.09 and 385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.78, 960.09 and 385.34 is: 531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.78 : 960.09 = 385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.78/960.09 = 385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.78x = 960.09 × 385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.78x = 369,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,961.08/695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.72

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