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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.64, 961.36 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.64, 961.36 and 381.88 is: 526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.64 : 961.36 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.64/961.36 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.64x = 961.36 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.64x = 367,124.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,124.16/696.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.99

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