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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.66, 944.83 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.66, 944.83 and 374.16 is: 516.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.66 : 944.83 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.66/944.83 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.66x = 944.83 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.66x = 353,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,513.11/684.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.34

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