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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.28, 945.71 and 374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.28, 945.71 and 374.78 is: 517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.28 : 945.71 = 374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.28/945.71 = 374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.28x = 945.71 × 374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.28x = 354,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,433.19/685.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.21

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