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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.96, 960.38 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.96, 960.38 and 381.21 is: 526.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.96 : 960.38 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.96/960.38 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.96x = 960.38 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.96x = 366,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,101.66/695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.04

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