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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.91, 960.35 and 385.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.91, 960.35 and 385.41 is: 531.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.91 : 960.35 = 385.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.91/960.35 = 385.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.91x = 960.35 × 385.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.91x = 370,125.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,125.86/695.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.86

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