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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.98, 945.26 and 390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.98, 945.26 and 390.26 is: 538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.98 : 945.26 = 390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.98/945.26 = 390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.98x = 945.26 × 390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.98x = 368,897.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,897.17/684.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.55

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