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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.78, 945.01 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.78, 945.01 and 390.06 is: 538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.78 : 945.01 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.78/945.01 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.78x = 945.01 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.78x = 368,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,610.60/684.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.29

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