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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.81, 945.03 and 390.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.81, 945.03 and 390.07 is: 538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.81 : 945.03 = 390.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.81/945.03 = 390.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.81x = 945.03 × 390.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.81x = 368,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,630.50/684.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.30

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