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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.81, 944.91 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.81, 944.91 and 386.01 is: 532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.81 : 944.91 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.81/944.91 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.81x = 944.91 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.81x = 364,744.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,744.71/684.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.62

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