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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.29, 944.08 and 385.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.29, 944.08 and 385.47 is: 531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.29 : 944.08 = 385.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.29/944.08 = 385.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.29x = 944.08 × 385.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.29x = 363,913.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,913.55/684.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.81

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