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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.83, 945.04 and 390.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.83, 945.04 and 390.14 is: 538.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.83 : 945.04 = 390.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.83/945.04 = 390.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.83x = 945.04 × 390.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.83x = 368,697.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,697.91/684.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.38

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