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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.31, 960.92 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.31, 960.92 and 401.58 is: 554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.31 : 960.92 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.31/960.92 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.31x = 960.92 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.31x = 385,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,886.25/696.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.19

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