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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.29, 945.72 and 390.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.29, 945.72 and 390.54 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.29 : 945.72 = 390.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.29/945.72 = 390.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.29x = 945.72 × 390.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.29x = 369,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,341.49/685.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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