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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.91, 960.38 and 381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.91, 960.38 and 381.16 is: 526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.91 : 960.38 = 381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.91/960.38 = 381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.91x = 960.38 × 381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.91x = 366,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,056.99/695.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.01

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