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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.22, 960.80 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.22, 960.80 and 381.48 is: 526.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.22 : 960.80 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.22/960.80 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.22x = 960.80 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.22x = 366,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,525.98/696.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.45

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