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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.35, 944.39 and 373.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.35, 944.39 and 373.85 is: 515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.35 : 944.39 = 373.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.35/944.39 = 373.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.35x = 944.39 × 373.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.35x = 353,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,060.20/684.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.91

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