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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.05, 960.55 and 385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.05, 960.55 and 385.55 is: 532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.05 : 960.55 = 385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.05/960.55 = 385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.05x = 960.55 × 385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.05x = 370,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,340.05/696.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.06

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