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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.14, 960.65 and 381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.14, 960.65 and 381.41 is: 526.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.14 : 960.65 = 381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.14/960.65 = 381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.14x = 960.65 × 381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.14x = 366,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,394.81/696.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.33

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