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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.41, 961.05 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.41, 961.05 and 381.68 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.41 : 961.05 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.41/961.05 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.41x = 961.05 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.41x = 366,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,812.36/696.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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