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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.94, 944.99 and 390.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.94, 944.99 and 390.00 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.94 : 944.99 = 390.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.94/944.99 = 390.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.94x = 944.99 × 390.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.94x = 368,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,548.95/684.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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