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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.97, 945.02 and 390.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.97, 945.02 and 390.17 is: 538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.97 : 945.02 = 390.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.97/945.02 = 390.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.97x = 945.02 × 390.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.97x = 368,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,719.43/684.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.30

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