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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.86, 945.14 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.86, 945.14 and 390.13 is: 538.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.86 : 945.14 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.86/945.14 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.86x = 945.14 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.86x = 368,725.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,725.31/684.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.39

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