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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.91, 960.25 and 397.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.91, 960.25 and 397.11 is: 547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.91 : 960.25 = 397.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.91/960.25 = 397.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.91x = 960.25 × 397.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.91x = 381,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,322.83/695.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.95

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