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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.46, 944.55 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.46, 944.55 and 373.96 is: 516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.46 : 944.55 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.46/944.55 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.46x = 944.55 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.46x = 353,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,223.92/684.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.06

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