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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.94, 960.36 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.94, 960.36 and 381.20 is: 526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.94 : 960.36 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.94/960.36 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.94x = 960.36 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.94x = 366,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,084.43/695.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.03

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