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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.92, 945.14 and 390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.92, 945.14 and 390.18 is: 538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.92 : 945.14 = 390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.92/945.14 = 390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.92x = 945.14 × 390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.92x = 368,774.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,774.73/684.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.42

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