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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.01, 945.33 and 390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.01, 945.33 and 390.29 is: 538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.01 : 945.33 = 390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.01/945.33 = 390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.01x = 945.33 × 390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.01x = 368,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,948.12/685.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.61

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