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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.25, 944.28 and 373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.25, 944.28 and 373.75 is: 515.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.25 : 944.28 = 373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.25/944.28 = 373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.25x = 944.28 × 373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.25x = 352,924.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,924.65/684.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.78

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