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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.88, 960.30 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.88, 960.30 and 401.13 is: 553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.88 : 960.30 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.88/960.30 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.88x = 960.30 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.88x = 385,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,205.14/695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.55

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