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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 943.81 and 385.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 943.81 and 385.21 is: 531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 943.81 = 385.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/943.81 = 385.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 943.81 × 385.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 363,565.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,565.05/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.53

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