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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.61, 944.78 and 385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.61, 944.78 and 385.90 is: 532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.61 : 944.78 = 385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.61/944.78 = 385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.61x = 944.78 × 385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.61x = 364,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,590.60/684.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.55

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