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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.81, 960.17 and 397.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.81, 960.17 and 397.06 is: 547.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.81 : 960.17 = 397.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.81/960.17 = 397.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.81x = 960.17 × 397.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.81x = 381,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,243.69/695.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.92

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