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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.15, 945.42 and 390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.15, 945.42 and 390.40 is: 538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.15 : 945.42 = 390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.15/945.42 = 390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.15x = 945.42 × 390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.15x = 369,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,091.97/685.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.70

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