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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.38, 944.45 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.38, 944.45 and 373.88 is: 515.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.38 : 944.45 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.38/944.45 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.38x = 944.45 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.38x = 353,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,110.97/684.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.96

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