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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.21, 945.57 and 374.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.21, 945.57 and 374.71 is: 517.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.21 : 945.57 = 374.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.21/945.57 = 374.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.21x = 945.57 × 374.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.21x = 354,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,314.53/685.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.09

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