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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.88, 945.07 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.88, 945.07 and 390.13 is: 538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.88 : 945.07 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.88/945.07 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.88x = 945.07 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.88x = 368,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,700.16/684.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.34

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