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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.73, 944.94 and 390.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.73, 944.94 and 390.01 is: 538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.73 : 944.94 = 390.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.73/944.94 = 390.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.73x = 944.94 × 390.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.73x = 368,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,531.32/684.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.22

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