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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.95, 960.43 and 397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.95, 960.43 and 397.25 is: 548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.95 : 960.43 = 397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.95/960.43 = 397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.95x = 960.43 × 397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.95x = 381,530.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,530.82/695.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.22

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