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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.34, 1,026.11 and 376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.34, 1,026.11 and 376.11 is: 563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.34 : 1,026.11 = 376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.34/1,026.11 = 376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.34x = 1,026.11 × 376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.34x = 385,930.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,930.23/684.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.95

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