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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.42, 944.40 and 385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.42, 944.40 and 385.65 is: 532.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.42 : 944.40 = 385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.42/944.40 = 385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.42x = 944.40 × 385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.42x = 364,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,209.96/684.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.14

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