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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.03, 945.34 and 374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.03, 945.34 and 374.53 is: 516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.03 : 945.34 = 374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.03/945.34 = 374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.03x = 945.34 × 374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.03x = 354,060.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,060.54/685.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.85

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