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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.89, 960.10 and 401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.89, 960.10 and 401.10 is: 553.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.89 : 960.10 = 401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.89/960.10 = 401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.89x = 960.10 × 401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.89x = 385,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,099.16/695.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.39

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