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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.82, 944.98 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.82, 944.98 and 390.09 is: 538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.82 : 944.98 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.82/944.98 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.82x = 944.98 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.82x = 368,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,627.25/684.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.28

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