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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.34, 944.40 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.34, 944.40 and 373.84 is: 515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.34 : 944.40 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.34/944.40 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.34x = 944.40 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.34x = 353,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,054.50/684.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.91

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