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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.13, 960.66 and 385.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.13, 960.66 and 385.63 is: 532.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.13 : 960.66 = 385.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.13/960.66 = 385.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.13x = 960.66 × 385.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.13x = 370,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,452.58/696.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.16

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