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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 960.49 and 401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696, 960.49 and 401.27 is: 553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696 : 960.49 = 401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696/960.49 = 401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696x = 960.49 × 401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696x = 385,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,415.82/696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.76

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