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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.19, 960.74 and 385.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.19, 960.74 and 385.69 is: 532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.19 : 960.74 = 385.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.19/960.74 = 385.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.19x = 960.74 × 385.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.19x = 370,546.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,546.37/696.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.25

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