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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.03, 960.52 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.03, 960.52 and 381.32 is: 526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.03 : 960.52 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.03/960.52 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.03x = 960.52 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.03x = 366,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,260.77/696.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.21

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