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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.99, 945.23 and 390.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.99, 945.23 and 390.17 is: 538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.99 : 945.23 = 390.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.99/945.23 = 390.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.99x = 945.23 × 390.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.99x = 368,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,800.80/684.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.40

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