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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 944.07 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 944.07 and 373.62 is: 515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 944.07 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/944.07 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 944.07 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 352,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,723.43/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.59

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