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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.39, 960.96 and 401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.39, 960.96 and 401.67 is: 554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.39 : 960.96 = 401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.39/960.96 = 401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.39x = 960.96 × 401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.39x = 385,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,988.80/696.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.27

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