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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.82, 960.08 and 401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.82, 960.08 and 401.06 is: 553.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.82 : 960.08 = 401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.82/960.08 = 401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.82x = 960.08 × 401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.82x = 385,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,049.68/695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.38

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