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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.15, 960.69 and 385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.15, 960.69 and 385.65 is: 532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.15 : 960.69 = 385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.15/960.69 = 385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.15x = 960.69 × 385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.15x = 370,490.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,490.10/696.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.20

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