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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.01, 960.51 and 385.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.01, 960.51 and 385.51 is: 532.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.01 : 960.51 = 385.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.01/960.51 = 385.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.01x = 960.51 × 385.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.01x = 370,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,286.21/696.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.01

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