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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.26, 944.15 and 385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.26, 944.15 and 385.43 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.26 : 944.15 = 385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.26/944.15 = 385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.26x = 944.15 × 385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.26x = 363,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,903.73/684.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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