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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.75, 944.96 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.75, 944.96 and 390.02 is: 538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.75 : 944.96 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.75/944.96 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.75x = 944.96 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.75x = 368,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,546.62/684.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.22

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