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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.24, 960.81 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.24, 960.81 and 381.51 is: 526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.24 : 960.81 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.24/960.81 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.24x = 960.81 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.24x = 366,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,558.62/696.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.48

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