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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.24, 944.26 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.24, 944.26 and 373.76 is: 515.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.24 : 944.26 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.24/944.26 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.24x = 944.26 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.24x = 352,926.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,926.62/684.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.79

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