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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.03, 945.26 and 390.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.03, 945.26 and 390.28 is: 538.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.03 : 945.26 = 390.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.03/945.26 = 390.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.03x = 945.26 × 390.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.03x = 368,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,916.07/685.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.54

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