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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.39, 961.04 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.39, 961.04 and 381.68 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.39 : 961.04 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.39/961.04 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.39x = 961.04 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.39x = 366,803.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,803.03/696.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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