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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.95, 961.79 and 386.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.95, 961.79 and 386.45 is: 533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.95 : 961.79 = 386.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.95/961.79 = 386.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.95x = 961.79 × 386.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.95x = 371,677.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,677.00/696.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.29

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