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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.54, 961.25 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.54, 961.25 and 381.78 is: 526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.54 : 961.25 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.54/961.25 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.54x = 961.25 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.54x = 366,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,984.12/696.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.87

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