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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.76, 945.12 and 390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.76, 945.12 and 390.10 is: 538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.76 : 945.12 = 390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.76/945.12 = 390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.76x = 945.12 × 390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.76x = 368,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,691.31/684.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.42

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