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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.22, 960.77 and 381.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.22, 960.77 and 381.47 is: 526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.22 : 960.77 = 381.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.22/960.77 = 381.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.22x = 960.77 × 381.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.22x = 366,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,503.02/696.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.42

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