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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.99, 945.30 and 390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.99, 945.30 and 390.25 is: 538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.99 : 945.30 = 390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.99/945.30 = 390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.99x = 945.30 × 390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.99x = 368,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,905.97/684.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.56

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