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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.74, 944.97 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.74, 944.97 and 390.08 is: 538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.74 : 944.97 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.74/944.97 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.74x = 944.97 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.74x = 368,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,613.90/684.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.33

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