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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.71, 961.46 and 381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.71, 961.46 and 381.98 is: 527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.71 : 961.46 = 381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.71/961.46 = 381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.71x = 961.46 × 381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.71x = 367,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,258.49/696.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.13

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