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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.04, 943.94 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.04, 943.94 and 373.48 is: 515.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.04 : 943.94 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.04/943.94 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.04x = 943.94 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.04x = 352,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,542.71/684.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.38

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