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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.14, 944.08 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.14, 944.08 and 373.64 is: 515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.14 : 944.08 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.14/944.08 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.14x = 944.08 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.14x = 352,746.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,746.05/684.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.61

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