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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.78, 944.96 and 390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.78, 944.96 and 390.04 is: 538.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.78 : 944.96 = 390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.78/944.96 = 390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.78x = 944.96 × 390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.78x = 368,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,572.20/684.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.23

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