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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.52, 946 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.52, 946 and 375 is: 517.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.52 : 946 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.52/946 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.52x = 946 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.52x = 354,750
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,750/685.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.49

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