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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.27, 945.66 and 374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.27, 945.66 and 374.77 is: 517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.27 : 945.66 = 374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.27/945.66 = 374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.27x = 945.66 × 374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.27x = 354,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,407.59/685.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.18

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