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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.66, 961.41 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.66, 961.41 and 381.90 is: 527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.66 : 961.41 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.66/961.41 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.66x = 961.41 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.66x = 367,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,162.48/696.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.03

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