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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.48, 944.52 and 385.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.48, 944.52 and 385.77 is: 532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.48 : 944.52 = 385.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.48/944.52 = 385.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.48x = 944.52 × 385.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.48x = 364,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,367.48/684.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.33

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