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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.93, 960.36 and 400.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.93, 960.36 and 400.97 is: 553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.93 : 960.36 = 400.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.93/960.36 = 400.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.93x = 960.36 × 400.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.93x = 385,075.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,075.55/695.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.33

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