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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.92, 945.24 and 390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.92, 945.24 and 390.26 is: 538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.92 : 945.24 = 390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.92/945.24 = 390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.92x = 945.24 × 390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.92x = 368,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,889.36/684.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.59

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