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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.63, 961.36 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.63, 961.36 and 381.90 is: 527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.63 : 961.36 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.63/961.36 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.63x = 961.36 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.63x = 367,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,142.43/696.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.03

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