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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.46, 961.12 and 381.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.46, 961.12 and 381.71 is: 526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.46 : 961.12 = 381.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.46/961.12 = 381.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.46x = 961.12 × 381.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.46x = 366,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,867.21/696.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.76

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