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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.49, 961.16 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.49, 961.16 and 385.99 is: 532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.49 : 961.16 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.49/961.16 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.49x = 961.16 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.49x = 370,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,996.22/696.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.67

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