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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.90, 960.44 and 397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.90, 960.44 and 397.25 is: 548.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.90 : 960.44 = 397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.90/960.44 = 397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.90x = 960.44 × 397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.90x = 381,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,528.00/695.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.26

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