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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.26, 945.64 and 374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.26, 945.64 and 374.76 is: 517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.26 : 945.64 = 374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.26/945.64 = 374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.26x = 945.64 × 374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.26x = 354,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,388.05/685.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.16

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