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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.37, 960.98 and 381.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.37, 960.98 and 381.63 is: 526.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.37 : 960.98 = 381.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.37/960.98 = 381.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.37x = 960.98 × 381.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.37x = 366,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,736.86/696.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.64

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