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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.14, 945.54 and 390.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.14, 945.54 and 390.41 is: 538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.14 : 945.54 = 390.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.14/945.54 = 390.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.14x = 945.54 × 390.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.14x = 369,146.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,146.32/685.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.79

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