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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.81, 960.23 and 385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.81, 960.23 and 385.31 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.81 : 960.23 = 385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.81/960.23 = 385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.81x = 960.23 × 385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.81x = 369,989.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,989.59/695.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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