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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.49, 961.15 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.49, 961.15 and 385.99 is: 532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.49 : 961.15 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.49/961.15 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.49x = 961.15 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.49x = 370,994.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,994.29/696.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.66

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