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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.75, 945.12 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.75, 945.12 and 390.20 is: 538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.75 : 945.12 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.75/945.12 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.75x = 945.12 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.75x = 368,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,781.10/684.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.56

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