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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.80, 945.01 and 390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.80, 945.01 and 390.16 is: 538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.80 : 945.01 = 390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.80/945.01 = 390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.80x = 945.01 × 390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.80x = 368,707.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,707.67/684.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.42

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