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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.24, 960.72 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.24, 960.72 and 385.68 is: 532.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.24 : 960.72 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.24/960.72 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.24x = 960.72 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.24x = 370,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,530.49/696.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.19

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