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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.74, 944.98 and 390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.74, 944.98 and 390.10 is: 538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.74 : 944.98 = 390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.74/944.98 = 390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.74x = 944.98 × 390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.74x = 368,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,636.70/684.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.36

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