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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.79, 960.20 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.79, 960.20 and 381.06 is: 525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.79 : 960.20 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.79/960.20 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.79x = 960.20 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.79x = 365,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,893.81/695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.87

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