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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.99, 945.18 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.99, 945.18 and 386.24 is: 532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.99 : 945.18 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.99/945.18 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.99x = 945.18 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.99x = 365,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,061.60/684.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.94

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