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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.26, 960.87 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.26, 960.87 and 381.51 is: 526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.26 : 960.87 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.26/960.87 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.26x = 960.87 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.26x = 366,581.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,581.51/696.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.50

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