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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.08, 944.06 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.08, 944.06 and 373.60 is: 515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.08 : 944.06 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.08/944.06 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.08x = 944.06 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.08x = 352,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,700.82/684.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.58

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